Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for 2023 ArcGISPro training for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS). This training will consist of migrating, creating and editing data associated with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro software. The City’s GIS system supports several business applications utilized by city residents and city employees. The applications include but are not limited to: crime mapping, snow and ice operation applications, capital improvement projects mapping, utility dashboards, and zoning map applications. Authorization of the 2023 ArcGISPro training will ensure that the City can continue to meet emerging GIS technology needs expeditiously and cost-effectively. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $67,760.00 for the above-mentioned purpose. This amount will cover a one-year term, one (1) year from the date of a confirmed purchase order from the Columbus City Auditor's Office.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code Section 329. Sole source designation is requested as ESRI (which is the City’s technology standard for GIS software) is the sole provider of licensing, maintenance and support for its GIS software products.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the above-described purpose are budgeted and available in the 2023 Information Services Operating Budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), City Account #: 010901;
CC/FID#: 95-2775732; Expiration Date: 03/07/2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ArcGISPro software training for the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) system; in accorda...
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