Awarded vendors
- Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc.
Description
The City of Goodyear has awarded a contract to Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc. for GIS Professional Services. The contract is for a period of one year, commencing on October 15, 2019, and ending on October 14, 2020, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. The contract is valued at $50,000. The services to be provided include GIS data administration, migration of existing Python scripts, editing of existing Python scripts, and other GIS-related tasks. The contractor will work closely with the City's GIS Manager to perform these tasks. Some key points about this contract include:
• The contract is for professional services, specifically GIS services.
• The contractor will provide on-call services to support the City's GIS needs.
• The contract includes a blanket additional insured endorsement, which adds the City as an additional insured under the contractor's liability policy.
• The contract also includes a waiver of subrogation endorsement, which waives the insurer's right to recover payments from the City.
• The contractor is required to maintain certain licenses and permits, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for convenience or due to the contractor's failure to perform.
• The contract requires the contractor to indemnify and hold harmless the City for any claims or damages arising out of the contractor's performance under the contract.
Some benefits of this contract to the City of Goodyear include:
• Access to specialized GIS services and expertise.
• The ability to leverage the contractor's knowledge and experience to improve the City's GIS capabilities.
• The potential for cost savings through the use of on-call services, rather than hiring full-time staff.
• The opportunity to enhance the City's GIS data and systems, which can support a range of applications and decision-making processes.
Some potential drawbacks or risks associated with this contract include:
• The potential for delays or disruptions in service if the contractor is unable to perform.
• The risk of errors or inaccuracies in the GIS data or services provided by the contractor.
• The potential for conflicts or issues arising from the contractor's work, which could impact the City's operations or relationships with other stakeholders.