TECHNOLOGYAPPROVED

City of Evanston Awards Technology Contract to ACCELA (September 2026)

Evanston authorized an agreement with Accela for ePermitHub and OpenCounter software. The city anticipates spending $149,000 in 2026, with later expenditures subject to annual appropriations.

Document date · September 28, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$149,000 anticipated 2026 expenditure; $94,500 ePermitHub and $54,500 OpenCounter
Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Contract term
2026 through 2029 anticipated platform expenditures
Renewal date
2029-12-31
Renewal
Anticipated expenditures extend through 2029, subject to annual budget approval.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Evanston Agenda Administration & Public Works Committee 2026-09-28

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by City of Evanston?

ACCELA was awarded this technology contract by City of Evanston, as recorded on September 28, 2026. The contract value is $149,000 anticipated 2026 expenditure; $94,500 ePermitHub and $54,500 OpenCounter.

How much is the ACCELA contract with City of Evanston worth?

The ACCELA contract with City of Evanston is valued at $149,000 anticipated 2026 expenditure; $94,500 ePermitHub and $54,500 OpenCounter, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Evanston Agenda Administration & Public Works Committee 2026-09-28 (Agenda), dated September 28, 2026 from City of Evanston. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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