Esri Licensing and Support

The City of New Westminster has issued a Notice of Intent under solicitation NWNOI-26-07 to direct award a three-year services contract to Esri Canada Ltd. for annual software licensing and support of its existing Esri software environment. The contract is intended to be structured with one-year annual renewals and has an estimated annual value of 80,000 CAD. The direct award is justified by Esri's status as the proprietary owner and sole source capable of providing essential manufacturer support, including security patches, software updates, product fixes, and version compatibility to ensure system stability and reliability. The notice invites written objections from other providers who can demonstrate the necessary resources and availability to perform the services, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026. All communications and submissions must be conducted through the City's bids and tenders online portal, as hardcopy and facsimile responses are not accepted. Additionally, the successful contractor must adhere to a Living Wage Declaration for employees working on City premises and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.