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Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for providing GIS software, support and maintenance for a total net sum of $61,500.00.
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WHEREAS, The Purchasing/Central Services Division has reported that it has received a proposal for furnishing GIS software, support and maintenance for various departments of the City of West Allis, that the proposal received was reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, The Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) be accepted; and,
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department has determined that this contract is inappropriate for competitive selection because ESRI is the only company that sells the specific products and services they need for the GIS platform.
WHEREAS, the total costs of $61,500 includes software ($34,000), training ($20,500) and installation ($7,000). Annual maintenance for the first year is included in this total.
WHEREAS, the following departments will share in the budgeted cost of the software, support and maintenance. GIS-$11,500, Engineering-$10,000, Development-$10,000, Water Utility-$10,000, Storm Utility-$10,000 and Sanitary Utility-$10,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated April 30, 2007 submitted by ESRI, Inc. for furnishing GIS software, support and maintenance for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for the total net sum of $61,500.00 be and is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing/Central Services Division be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid services.
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