Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004197
Minneapolis Seeks Public Safety Technical Support Consultant for CentralSquare Systems
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
0000004197
NAICS
541690
This opportunity is for part-time public safety technical support consulting for the City of Minneapolis, focused on bridging operational needs of the Police and Fire Departments with their technical applications. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Information Technology Department - Key contacts: Robert Arko (IT Director), Aksana Belik (Procurement Contact) - OEMs and Vendors: - CentralSquare is the primary technology platform referenced (noted for CAD and dashboard systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Part-time expert consulting services (up to 10 hours/week) - Support for CentralSquare Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system - Implementation and annual support for a Situational Awareness Dashboard (supporting 34 displays, with pricing for additional displays) - Support for mobile data computer (MDC) systems - Custom reporting, secure data integration, and API utilization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum 10 years' experience supporting public safety (Police, Fire, 911) - CJIS certification required - Demonstrated experience with CentralSquare CAD configuration, data integration, and operational support - Experience with situational awareness dashboard technology and CentralSquare Clear Form-based web applications - Ability to support high-availability, secure public safety environments - Contract term up to 5 years (3 years base + 2 option years) - Pricing must include hourly operational support and dashboard implementation/support fees
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting proposals for an expert to work on a part-time basis to bridge the gap between the public safety operational needs of the Minneapolis Police and Fire Departments and the functionality of the technical applications those departments use. The selected consultant will provide public safety technical support services as described in the Scope of Services. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by July 31, 2026. The project involves supporting public safety technology integration and operational support.