Industry Insider — California regularly spotlights such endeavors in its Opportunities section. Here’s a look at several public-sector governmental entities with technology or innovation-related initiatives:
- The University of California, Los Angeles expects to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) on Sept. 27 for an executive architect to renovate the Robotics Department on the third floor of Boelter Hall. Responses would be due by 10 a.m. Oct. 12. The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences seeks to develop roughly 8,700 square feet of vacant space into a Robotics Institute, to meet anticipated demand. Construction cost is not yet determined; work may be done in incremental projects; dependent on work scope, the first phase is anticipated to be in the range of $2.5 million to $3 million.
- The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has issued an RFQ for On-Call Professional Consultant Services on an as-needed basis — to establish a so-called “bench list” of consultants. The RFQ has 14 service categories, topped by Information Technology Services, and LADOT will award as many contracts as necessary to serve its needs. Contracts will have a five-year term; requirements include at least five years’ experience. A mandatory pre-qualification meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 on Zoom. Responses are due by 3 p.m. Sept. 8.
- San Diego County has issued a request for information (RFI) on obtaining a cloud-based production application for its Recorder/County Clerk. The app must support business resiliency, which is integral to the business operation of the department, and must need little or no downtime to stay compliant with state and local regulations. Responses are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 25.
- The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is in early stages on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Solution and Implementation Services: It seeks a qualified company to deliver a CAD solution, associated implementation and integration services, and solution support for five years. Responses are due by Sept. 14.
- The city of San Carlos has issued an RFQ seeking On-Call Transportation and Traffic Design Services. The highest-rated consultants will be chosen, enter into a master agreement, and work with the public works director or a designated city representative on service tasks. Questions are due by Aug. 14 and responses are due by Aug. 18. Interviews are expected Aug. 28-Sept. 1 and a contract award is expected Sept. 25.
- The city of West Sacramento has issued an RFI for its On-Demand Transportation Program, a potential preliminary step in determining the best way to move forward in procuring a long-term flexible micro-transit service provider for its On-Demand Rideshare Program. The program is successful and the city wants to continue it while remaining open to a variety of service models and adjusting fares, and service features and parameters. The RFI is aimed at driving flexibility by seeking responses from a broad pool of experts including technology providers and startups. Questions are due by 5 p.m. Friday. Responses are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 8.
