Yakima to renew Westlaw legal research contract

The Yakima City Council is asked to approve a resolution authorizing a 36‑month contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal research database services at $4,041 per month, with percentage increases each subsequent year. The subscription supports the City Legal department’s access to case law, treatises, and other legal publications.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$4,041.00 per month for 36 months

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

36 months, with percentage increase each additional 12-month period

Renewal

This action renews the City’s existing Westlaw subscription with Thomson Reuters for a new 36‑month term, with built‑in percentage price increases after each 12‑month period. Future renewals would require subsequent Council authorization.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Yakima Agenda Statement Resolution authorizing a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research database usage 2026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by City of Yakima?

Thomson Reuters was awarded this technology contract by City of Yakima, as recorded on August 18, 2026. The contract value is $4,041.00 per month for 36 months.

How much is the Thomson Reuters contract with City of Yakima worth?

The Thomson Reuters contract with City of Yakima is valued at $4,041.00 per month for 36 months, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Yakima Agenda Statement Resolution authorizing a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research database usage 2026-08-18 (Agenda), dated August 18, 2026 from City of Yakima. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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