Each year the Data Services Department reviews a maintenance agreement covering Geographic Information System software with the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. The contract coverage includes technical support services and continual upgrades to the software system. ArcGIS software is used for mapping, data analysis and various web mapping services to H-GAC Geographic Information System users and the public. Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc is the sole-source provider of software maintenance for their products.

H-GAC relies on Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc software products for maintaining and processing Geographic Information System mapping data for 9-1-1, Transportation, and Environmental programs. The 2019 license maintenance and support renewal cost will be $62,900. This maintenance renewal will provide licensing availability for 58 users at H-GAC.

Geographic Information System Cost Pool

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Request approval to renew annual maintenance and support agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute; amount not to exceed $62,900. (Staff Contact: Tanya Nguyen)