GIS Cloud ComputingA Multi-States’ Perspective

Dick ClarkNGAC MeetingMarch 18, 2011

Request For Information• Purpose

– Assess Technical & Financial Feasibility

• RFI Objectives– Cost Efficiencies– Flexibility & Scalability– Reduce Support Resources

• 23 Responses

Findings• Financial

– Business Case– Savings

• Viable Marketplace– 80% met minimum requirements

• Risks– Security– Control– Customer Service– Reliability

Procurement Models• Standard Procurement Model

– One-off Purchases (term contract, e.g. WSCA)– Pricing Based on Estimated Purchase Volumes– Usually Capital Items or Consulting Projects

• Aggregate Volume Procurement Model– On-going Operational Purchases– Tiered Pricing Based on Actual Use– All Participants Benefit, Instantly

Recommendations

• Gauge Fed, State & Local Interest• Appoint RFP Development Team• Develop Governance Structure• Multi-State RFP Workshop

– Purpose– Goal

Decisions & Next Steps• Appoint RFP Team & Lead State

• Develop & Issue RFP

• Develop Governance Structure

• Work with Other Jurisdictions

• Plan Workshop