ESRI Software and Support Agreement - Statewide (Sole Source)

The state of Arizona has issued a sole source procurement for an ESRI Software and Support Agreement, which appears to be a statewide contract for geospatial software and related technical services. This contract opportunity, posted on May 8, 2020, with a submission deadline of May 12, 2020, involves acquiring comprehensive geographic information system (GIS) software licenses and ongoing support from ESRI, a leading provider of mapping and spatial analytics technology. The procurement seems focused on providing standardized GIS software and technical support across multiple state agencies and potentially local government jurisdictions within Arizona. While specific technical requirements are not fully detailed in the provided information, the contract likely encompasses enterprise-level software licensing, maintenance, potential custom configuration, and ongoing technical support services for ESRI's comprehensive mapping and spatial analysis platforms. The extremely tight timeline between posting and submission dates suggests this is an urgent procurement with potentially pre-negotiated terms directly with the vendor.

The sole source designation implies that ESRI is the exclusive or preferred vendor for these specialized geographic information system technologies, which would typically preclude competitive bidding from alternative vendors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are mentioned in the available information. As a statewide contract, this procurement likely has significant potential value, potentially ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars depending on the scope of licenses and support services required. The contract appears designed to provide standardized GIS capabilities across Arizona's governmental infrastructure, potentially supporting departments such as transportation, natural resources, urban planning, emergency management, and geospatial data analysis. While precise budget details are not provided, statewide software and support agreements of this nature typically represent substantial multi-year investments in critical technological infrastructure.