REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Agreements to Arini Geographics, LLC and Lynx Technologies for Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara's Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) program, managed by the Information Technology Department (ITD), was established to digitally transform and unify the City's approach to spatial data management. More than fifteen years ago, the City transitioned from siloed, department-specific GIS efforts-characterized by inconsistent data and limited accessibility-to a fully integrated enterprise system. This transformation has significantly improved data integrity, access, and operational efficiency across City departments.
By centralizing spatial data and integrating GIS with key business systems such as Lucity, Accela, and Hexagon Computer Aided Dispatch, the program has enhanced asset management, work order processing, emergency response, permit management, and mobile data access. Tools like infoMap 4.0 and MapSantaClara further support these functions, enabling effective service delivery.
Recognized by the White House and Esri, Santa Clara's Enterprise GIS is an important resource for decision-making, infrastructure maintenance, and public engagement. Continued investment in GIS will further enhance its role in land use planning, infrastructure management, public safety, crime mapping, regional planning, traffic management, and economic development, ensuring efficient operations and informed policy decisions.
To support the Enterprise GIS program, ITD engages consultants for professional GIS support services. The current agreement will expire on April 30, 2025.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.140(c), a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) was conducted as the solicitation method for this procurement, with the final award recommendat...
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