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CLIENTF1 RST 111111111111=0 MIll <br /> TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING <br /> February 13, 2014 <br /> Mr. Jim Northrup <br /> Chief Information Officer <br /> Orange County, North Carolina <br /> 200. S. Cameron Street <br /> P.O. Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Re: Proposal For Land Management Software Assessment&Action Plan <br /> Dear Mr. Northrup, <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to present Orange County with our proposal for software <br /> selection consulting services. We understand that the County is seeking assistance with an <br /> assessment and action plan, including budgeting, timelines, change management, and risk <br /> assessment. Software evaluation and selection consulting is one of our core service offerings, <br /> and our consultants have decades of cumulative experience in providing these services to local <br /> governments throughout the US. <br /> We believe the primary differentiators between CLIENTFiRST and many other firms include: <br /> Similar Organizations— CuENTFIRST Technology Consulting specializes in local government <br /> agencies. Our objective is to evaluate the County's needs and find the solution that is the best <br /> overall fit for your specific requirements, gain buy-in and consensus across the organization, <br /> and provide the best value and price proposition. <br /> True Independence — CuENTFiRST is completely independent and unbiased in its analysis and <br /> recommendations. We do NOT resell software or employ implementers, trainers, or <br /> programmers for software solutions. <br /> Expertise and Experience — David Krout, Managing Partner and Applications Consulting <br /> Practice Leader, has conducted dozens of software evaluation and selection projects. <br /> Our clients say we excel in these areas: <br /> • Customizing feature/function assessments to meet your specific needs <br /> • Building consensus throughout the organization <br /> • Educating your staff <br /> • Change management <br /> • Improving implementation readiness <br /> • Helping gain Management and Council support <br /> • Reducing risk <br /> Please contact me at 919-883-4223 or dkrout @clientfirstcg.com with any questions regarding <br /> our proposal and work plans. We look forward to the opportunity to serve Orange County. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David W. Krout, CPA (Inactive) <br /> Managing Partner <br /> NORTH CAROLINA • CALIFORNIA ' ILLINOIS • 800.806.3080 • FAx 888.478.0495 <br />