Opportunity
Richmond Planet bids #140665
City of Richmond Seeks Five-Year IT Strategic Plan Development
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
140665
NAICS
541611, 541512, 541690
The City of Richmond, California is seeking qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive five-year Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond, Information Technology Department - City Manager's Office, Deputy City Manager Nickie Mastay - Scope of Services: - Assessment of current IT infrastructure, hardware, software, network systems, and data centers - Analysis of future IT needs aligned with organizational goals - Technical infrastructure gap analysis - Review of IT organizational structure, staffing, and training - Comprehensive IT cost analysis and replacement budgeting - Cybersecurity strategy and IT governance review - Recommendations for optimization, risk mitigation, and satisfaction assessment - Delivery of draft and final IT Strategic Plan with implementation plan and cost estimates - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a five-year IT Strategic Plan (1 each) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proven expertise in municipal IT strategic planning - Experience with public safety and ERP systems - Compliance with the City’s insurance and sanctuary city policies - Minimum insurance coverage requirements (e.g., $2M general liability, $1M auto liability, $1M+ professional liability) - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Description
The City of Richmond is soliciting 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. The scope includes assessment of current IT infrastructure, future IT needs analysis, organizational structure review, and cost analysis. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for an additional year. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026.