Geospatial Strategic Plan Services

The vendor is required to provide geospatial strategic plan services to evaluate its existing geospatial environment, identify gaps and opportunities, and design a complete roadmap that enables modernization, scalability, improved decision-making, and sustainable governance.
a. Project kick-off and management
•    Conduct an initial project kick-off meeting with the county's GIS steering committee.
•    Establish a project schedule, communication plan, and reporting process.
b. Current state assessment
•    Stakeholder engagement: conduct interviews and workshops with key department heads and users to understand business needs, current uses of GIS, and desired future capabilities.
•    Technology and data review: analyze the county's current GIS software, hardware, and data assets to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps.
•    Inventory: document the county's existing geospatial data, applications, and workflows.
c. Future state definition
•    Develop a GIS vision: work with county staff to establish a forward-looking vision for the GIS program.
•    Prioritize strategic goals: based on stakeholder input and best practices, define and prioritize goals for the GIS program (e.g., improving data quality, expanding online services).
d. Action plan and recommendations
•    Implementation roadmap: create a phased, multi-year plan outlining specific actions, responsible parties, and a timeline. 
•    Governance model: recommend a governance structure for managing GIS data, standards, and projects across departments. 
•    Staffing analysis: assess current GIS staffing levels and provide recommendations for skills and roles needed to support the plan. 
•    Technology recommendations: provide guidance on future software, hardware, and infrastructure needs. 
•    Cost analysis: provide an estimated budget for implementing the plan, including potential costs for new software, training, and staffing.

- Pre-Proposal Conference Date: November 4, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 18, 2025