Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract to ESRI

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, intends to award a sole-source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for ArcGIS software. This procurement is structured as a direct award without competitive bidding, specifically targeting ESRI's comprehensive geographic information system (GIS) software suite. The contract will extend through July 31, 2026, with a total estimated contract value of $320,000.00 over the three-year period. The procurement allows for potential alternative suppliers to challenge the sole-source designation by submitting written notification to the City's Purchasing Office by 4:00 PM on July 19, 2023. The contract appears focused on providing ongoing access to ESRI's specialized GIS technology, which likely supports municipal mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization needs for local government operations.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No details were provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or minority business enterprise requirements. The sole-source nature of the contract suggests ESRI is the preferred and potentially sole qualified vendor for the specific ArcGIS software implementation. The contract appears limited to Lane County and City of Eugene jurisdictional boundaries, potentially indicating a localized technology deployment. The $320,000.00 contract value represents a significant investment in geospatial technology, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the ArcGIS software suite and its critical role in municipal data management and spatial analysis. No information was presented about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the proposed ESRI solution.