City Council

9H. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC.\nFOR GIS SERVICES\nThe City requires the services of a qualified consultant to provide a Geographic\nInformation System (GIS), which is a vital information tool for effectively conducting City\nduties and supporting decision making. Pursuant to the Purchasing Policy, staff is\nrequesting an exception to the standard procurement procedures through the use of\nCooperative Purchasing and is recommending award of a Professional Services\nAgreement to Nobel Systems, Inc. for a term of three years.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\n1. City Council declare this action to be categorically exempt under the California Quality\nAct (“CEQA”), since the action herein does not constitute a “project” as defined by\nSection 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and\n2. Authorize staff to exercise an exception to the standard procurement procedures\nthrough the use of Cooperative Purchasing; and\n3. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Nobel Systems, Inc. to provide GIS\nservices for a term of three years in an amount not-to-exceed $43,350 or $14,450\nannually; and\n4. Authorize the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Nobel Systems, Inc. in an\nAgreement to provide the services.