Esri ELA (DGS-OTA)

The State of California Department of General Services (DGS) is conducting a procurement for an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for the California Department of Conservation, specifically targeting comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) software licensing. The solicitation, identified as Event ID 3480-34390, seeks a three-year contract effective October 1, 2025, for deploying ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, desktop, and mobile applications. The procurement will include 44 concurrent use ArcGIS Desktop Advanced licenses, 10 annual Esri International User Conference registrations, and 61,500 annual ArcGIS Online Service Credits. Key procurement dates include written questions due by August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, and bid submittals due by August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with a public bid reading via Microsoft Teams on August 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM PT. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest cost bid, incorporating applicable preference and incentive calculations. Bidders must complete multiple forms demonstrating compliance with state regulations, including certifications related to civil rights, Iran contracting, and artificial intelligence disclosure.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for specific business types, notably a 5 percent preference for small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives. The procurement allows California-certified small businesses to claim preference points, and includes provisions under the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the document indicates a 20% reserved allowance for unanticipated tasks, services, upgrades, and additional components, with funding contingent on annual California State Budget Act appropriations. The Department of Conservation has a long-standing 25-year relationship with ESRI as their primary GIS software provider, suggesting potential continuity in technological infrastructure. Bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with state regulations, including provisions related to international business activities, sanctions, and tax compliance. The state reserves the right to select the payment form and may utilize the State Financial Marketplace for procurement.