TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chris Sternal, Director of IT
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract to Esri for the Renewal of Existing Enterprise Agreement for Three Years in the Amount of $361,626.00
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BACKGROUND:
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) provides Geographic Information System (GIS) software for the City's data services, mapping, utilities, and planning operations. The enterprise agreement provides our organization with comprehensive access to Esri's GIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and a suite of advanced extensions and tools.
CONCLUSION:
The renewal of the enterprise agreement will allow continued use of Esri's online GIS services as well as the enterprise GIS software license which includes maintenance and support for 2026 through 2028. This agreement ensures unlimited deployment of core software across departments, enabling greater collaboration, streamlined workflows, and enhanced spatial analysis capabilities. In addition, the ELA includes premium technical support, software upgrades, and access to Esri's extensive training resources, which will help staff maintain proficiency and leverage new features as they become available. The three-year agreement protects us from yearly rate increases.
Annual Costs
Year
Item
Cost
2026
Esri ELA Year 1
$120,542.00
2027
Esri ELA Year 2
$120,542.00
2028
Esri ELA Year 3
$120,542.00
| Total Cost | | $361,626.00 |
This item was recommended for City Council approval by the Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee at the February 4, 2026 meeting.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three of these circumstances apply:
(b) Purchases for additions to and repairs and maintenance of equipment owned by the City which may be more effic...
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