Opportunity
Richmond Planet bids #2604_IT_RFP_IT_Strategic_Plan
City of Richmond Seeks Five-Year IT Strategic Plan Development
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
2604_IT_RFP_IT_Strategic_Plan
NAICS
541611
The City of Richmond, California is seeking qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive five-year Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan for the City. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond, City Manager's Office (Nickie Mastay, Deputy City Manager) - Scope of Services: - Assessment of current IT infrastructure and practices - Analysis of future IT needs and gap analysis - Technical infrastructure evaluation - Review of IT governance, organizational structure, and personnel - Cybersecurity strategy and IT satisfaction assessment - Comprehensive IT cost analysis and replacement budgeting - Development of a draft and final IT Strategic Plan with order-of-magnitude cost estimates and implementation plan - Notable Requirements: - Proven expertise in municipal IT systems assessment and strategic planning - Experience with public safety and ERP systems - Compliance with City insurance requirements (e.g., General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability) - Adherence to sanctuary city policies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mandated; consulting firms and IT solution providers with relevant experience are encouraged to propose - Potential vendors include: 22nd Century Technologies, Apex Technology Management, Ardent Technologies, Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, Bulletproof Solutions, CanonFyre Consulting, Centific Global Solutions, Civic Foundry, Coast Networks, Computer 1 Products of America, Consultadd, COOLSOFT, Encode Inc, FSH Technologies, Hypertec USA, KAI Partners, Linea Solutions, Motorola Solutions, Packet Fusion, PayIt, RADgov, SDI Presence, Securance LLC, Segal Consulting, Technology Crest Corporation, UBEo, Unitek Computer Stores, among others - Place of Performance: - City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 - Contract Term: - One year, with an option to renew for an additional year by mutual agreement
Description
The City of Richmond is seeking proposals for a five-year Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan. The plan will guide the City in planning, procuring, implementing, and managing current and future IT investments and resources. It should be a living document that supports regular review and adjustment of governance, infrastructure, equipment, software, cybersecurity, staffing, and technology use. The plan aims to address short and long-term business system needs and balance demand for new technology with available IT resources.