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File #: 25-1039    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 11/26/2025 In control: Information Services
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval of Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the Amount of $180,900 for ArcGIS Small Government Enterprise Agreement, Effective upon Full Execution through October 31, 2028
Attachments: 1. Ageement

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Information Technology

Meeting Date:  December 16, 2025

 

Department Contact:  

Alex Land

Phone: 

707-234-6348

Department Contact:  

Tarah Rhine

Phone:

707-234-6348

Department Contact:  

Tony Rakes 

Phone: 

707-234-6348

 

 

 

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the Amount of $180,900 for ArcGIS Small Government Enterprise Agreement, Effective upon Full Execution through October 31, 2028

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the amount of $180,900 for ArcGIS Small Government Enterprise Agreement, effective upon full execution through October 31, 2028; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to execute any and all documents in relation to the transaction; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) provides the County with a comprehensive suite of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop, server, and cloud software. This suite includes the server software that houses the County’s enterprise geodatabases, which store authoritative GIS data used by both County departments and the public. ESRI’s tools form the backbone of the County’s geospatial capabilities and infrastructure, and are essential for viewing, maintaining, analyzing, and publishing GIS data.

 

This agreement establishes a Small Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA) with ESRI, securing continued access to a robust suite of GIS software, services, and support through October 31, 2028. The agreement sets annual licensing costs at $60,300 for the duration of the term. 

 

ESRI has transitioned to a subscription-based User Type licensing model, which replaces the County’s prior per-machine licensing approach. If licensing is left as-is, the County will be on a trajectory to pay $69,620 per year for licensing over the next 3 years. With an SGEA in place, the County will pay $9,320 less per year in licensing costs while simultaneously securing access to significant additional licensing under the agreement at set price of $60,300 per year for the next 3 years. Updating to this model will ensure the County remains current with ESRI licensing requirements, maintains continuity through the transition, and sets the foundation to expand GIS capabilities across departments. It will also support improved public access to geographic information. Entering into this agreement will allow the County to modernize its licensing, ensure that all departments have appropriate access to the software they need, and expand GIS capabilities where demand is growing.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not approve and provide alternate direction to staff.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: IT Reserve (0717)

current f/y cost: $30,000

budget clarification: Agreement is $60,300 per year with the current FY being prorated for services we have already paid for. 

annual recurring cost: $60,300 per year.

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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