Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is initiating a single source procurement for ESRI application server software and related GIS products, justified by the fact that ESRI is the sole provider of licensing, maintenance, and support for its GIS software suite. This procurement is not a request for bids or proposals but a statutorily mandated advertisement to inform potential vendors and allow for any relevant disclosures. The department intends to enter into a three-year enterprise license agreement valued at approximately $1.45 million, which includes ongoing maintenance, support, upgrades, and training services. The procurement process is open for vendor responses until November 25, 2025, with a deadline for interested vendors to submit relevant information by November 24, 2025. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to computer systems design and related services, and is managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, a state-level agency. The procurement process and documentation, including the justification for single sourcing, are publicly posted on the Vendor Information Portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with Florida Statutes. The primary contact for this solicitation is Government Analyst II Nita Jackson, reachable via email or phone, and the total contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2 million. The detailed documentation confirms the department’s intent to secure essential GIS software and services from ESRI as a sole source provider, emphasizing the critical nature of these tools for their operations.