The City of Port St. Lucie has awarded a contract to TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. for the provision of a cloud-based messaging platform, known as the TCS Hosted Services. The contract is for a period of 10 years, with an option to renew for successive one-year terms. The TCS Hosted Services will be used to provide messaging services to the city's customers, and the vendor will be responsible for the provision of the platform, including software, data, and technical support. The city will be responsible for the payment of a service fee, which will be invoiced on a monthly basis. The contract includes provisions for the protection of confidential information, intellectual property rights, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.