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Huntsville Seeks Cloud-Based Community Planning & Development Services Software

The City of Huntsville, Alabama is seeking proposals for a cloud-based, off-the-shelf software platform to modernize and unify Community Planning and Development Services. - Government Buyer: - City of Huntsville Finance Department Procurement Services Division (primary) - City of Huntsville Inspections Department (end user) - Products/Services Requested: - Cloud-based Community Planning and Development Services Software - Must support Planning, Zoning, Permitting, Inspections, Code Enforcement, and related teams - Address ID required as authoritative key for all location-based activities - Role-secured 'Address 360' view for applications, plan reviews, permits, inspections, violations, notices, documents, and fees - Electronic plan review, lifecycle tracking, code enforcement, and property maintenance - Mobile field capabilities - Integration with GIS, Laserfiche document management, GovOS license management, Forte Payments, and Munis financial management - PCI-compliant payment processing - Public transparency and cross-departmental continuity - Support for Single Sign-On, multi-factor authentication, and robust security/auditability - US-based data hosting and data reversibility - Compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility - Project completion schedule required - Detailed SAAS Application Questionnaire covering integration, security, support, and contract terms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to qualified software providers - Notable Requirements: - Modern, integrated, and automated system to replace legacy permitting and code enforcement database - Must be scalable for future needs - Ongoing support, maintenance, and renewal options included - Place of Performance/Delivery: - City of Huntsville, Alabama (including City Hall at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Description

The City of Huntsville is soliciting proposals for a cloud-based off-the-shelf software platform to unify and manage Community Planning and Development Services, including Planning, Zoning, Permitting, Inspections, Code Enforcement, and related teams. The software will use the Address ID as the authoritative key for all location-based activities, providing a role-secured Address 360 view of all applications, plan reviews, permits, inspections, violations, notices, documents, and fees at a location. The solution aims to enable cross-departmental continuity and collaboration, as well as provide transparent insights to businesses and residents regarding project and case statuses.

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