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Approval of $210,900 Software Licensing Agreement with ESRI

Original title: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 262-25 TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR AN ENTERPRISE LICENSING AGREEMENT - $210,900

Record date · December 8, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission has approved a $210,900 sole-source contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for an enterprise software licensing agreement.

Why it matters

The city is committing $210,900 in public funds to secure a long-term software license for mapping and geographic data services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.

The company will receive $210,900 in exchange for providing enterprise software licenses to the city.

Directly affected

City taxpayers

City funds totaling $210,900 are allocated to pay for the software licensing agreement.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission approved Resolution No. 262-25.
  • The contract is awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI).
  • The total value of the agreement is $210,900.
  • The contract is designated as a 'sole source' agreement, meaning no competitive bidding process was used.
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  • The agreement provides for an enterprise licensing arrangement.
  • The file number for this action is 25-1519.
  • The resolution was introduced on November 13, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sole-source agreement?
A sole-source agreement is a contract awarded to a specific vendor without a competitive bidding process, typically because that vendor is the only one capable of providing the required goods or services.
What does ESRI provide?
ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) is a company that specializes in geographic information system () software and mapping technology.

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Sole Source Procurement

The city utilized a sole-source procurement method for a significant software contract, bypassing competitive bidding.

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