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Walkersville awards GIS update contract to Wilson T. Ballard

Burgess and Commissioners of Walkersville · July 10, 2024
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Summary

Town staff recommended and the board approved awarding a GIS-update and staff-training contract to Wilson T. Ballard after receiving two close bids; commissioners asked for a tight statement of work to limit scope creep.

The Burgess and Commissioners approved a staff recommendation July 10 to award a contract to Wilson T. Ballard to update the town’s geographic information system (GIS) and provide staff training. Staff said the current town GIS is outdated, that previous road and sidewalk study data can be integrated, and that two bids were received; Wilson T. Ballard provided an estimated full package price (about $17,000) in the materials presented.

Staff told the board the project is intended to modernize the town’s standalone GIS, incorporate available Frederick County GIS data where useful, and build staff capacity to maintain the system going forward. Commissioners emphasized the need for a clearly defined statement of work and schedule to prevent scope creep; staff agreed and said ongoing maintenance would likely require future budget allocations.

A commissioner moved to accept staff’s recommendation and award the bid to Wilson T. Ballard; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

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