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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION
REQUEST: Authorization to continue utilizing Flipside Geographics, LLC, to provide additional GIS support, development and integration, at a cost not to exceed $60,000 for fiscal year 2020.
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EXPLANATION: The Village utilizes Flipside Geographics, LLC to provide GIS support as needed. The scope of work includes but is not limited to steady Village wide growth of GIS to meet departmental needs and the requirement to integrate GIS data into the ERP system (Tyler Technologies), SQL server database enhancements, GIS development and scripting as well as ERP/GIS integration.
Flipside Geographics, LLC has extensive knowledge of the Village’s GIS system, working directly with Village staff and the current ESRI software since 2015. Pursuant to the Village’s Purchasing Manual, services involving special skill, ability, training or expertise are exempt from competition; however, since the expenditure exceeds $25,000 annually, Council approval is required.
Staff recommends renewing the existing agreement utilizing the services of Flipside Geographics, LLC at a cost not to exceed $60,000 for fiscal year 2020.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated in the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to continue utilizing Flipside Geographics, LLC, to provide additional GIS support, development and integration, at a cost not to exceed $60,000 for fiscal year 2020.