Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement #202527 between ESRI and Williamson County for the Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA), for a 1-year agreement for $165,000 and exempting this purchase under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7)(D) Discretionary Exemptions captive replacement parts or components for equipment.

The approval of the SGEA will allow the continued County access to bulk ESRI term licenses as well as discounts on software not offered in the SGEA for the span of the agreement.  ESRI is the mapping and GIS platform utilized by Williamson County.  This agreement provides an Enterprise Licensing Agreement for a bulk purchase price, which offers a better discount to the county. Legal, Contract Audit, and Budget have reviewed this agreement. Subscription period from 12/12/2024 - 12/11/2025. Funding Source approved for FY2025: 01.0100.0503.004505. Origination #854. The Department point of contact is George Strebel.