Agenda #: 5.5
Meeting Date: July 1, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOSE RUEL “JR”
DIRA, FOR AS-NEEDED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(GIS) AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2030.
STRATEGIC
GOAL: Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the Consultant Services Agreement with Jose Ruel “JR” Dira, for as-needed GIS and information technology services through June 30, 2030.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total not-to-exceed amount set forth in the Consultant Services Agreement is $300,000 for the initial five-year term ($60,000 annually). Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2025/26 budget for Information Systems for such services. For subsequent fiscal years, the annual amount will be based on the approved budget.
DISCUSSION:
The City currently utilizes technical services from Jose Ruel “JR” Dira on an as-needed basis. Jose Ruel “JR” Dira provides specific technical assistance for the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) program. For many years, the City has utilized Jose Ruel “JR” Dira to assist in the creation of the underlying databases, base maps, and other crucial elements/deliverables of the City’s GIS Strategic Plan and in support of the Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and the City Manager’s Office.
ANALYSIS:
Staff continues to be highly satisfied with the performance of Jose Ruel “JR” Dira, who
has proven to be highly qualified and very familiar with City systems and programs.
Jose Ruel “JR” Dira provides GIS technical skills and expertise that are not provided by City staff. The City had previously contracted for Jose Ruel “JR” Dira’s services through The Comdyn Group Inc. for the past eighteen (18) years. He has experience providing highly specialized services that are unique to the City of Diamond Bar.
The City will be saving 25-35% by contracting with Jose Ruel “JR” Dira directly compared to contracting for his services through the previous vendor. The City is also locking in a low annual cost increases (matching staff COLA), a rate that is far lower than most vendor annual increases.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has approved the Consulting Services Agreement as to form.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.5.a CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT - JR Dira (scanned) - Multi Year