12:00PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, November 30, 2022

CITY OF SEATTLE
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS
Request for Proposals (RFP) for

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STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLAN AND ROADMAP
SPU RFP/Contract# 22-113-S

The City of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants who can partner with SPU executives and managers to develop SPU’s Technology Strategic Plan and Roadmap (SSTP). The SSTP will outline key technology strategies and goals that align with SPU’s 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan (SBP), line of businesses and branch level plans and operational objectives. This will enable a future-ready utility where technology empowers our employees to fulfill our commitment to people, communities, and the environment.

The estimated budget for this effort is $750,000 for 12 months. SPU may retain the consultant(s) after the delivery of the SSTP to assist with the implementation of the plan.

Interested consultants are encouraged to review the RFP, background documents, and any RFP addenda online at https://seattle.procureware.com/home. You must log in to register for Bid Events and to view Bid Question and Response information.

The deadline for submitting Proposals is 12:00PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, electronic only via e-mail to SPU_SolicitationResponses@seattle.gov.

SPU PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE:  An optional pre-submittal conference will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM Pacific Time, via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 283 610 081 507, Passcode: FDtf65 at URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDMzMGRkMDEtYmExMi00OWUxLThhZjMtYjE1NjBkNzM1Mjkz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2278e61e45-6beb-4009-8f99-359d8b54f41b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22087355ed-e724-47a8-965e-b873906ccd6c%22%7d

Or join by phone at one of the following: +1 206-686-8357; Phone Conference ID: 950 531 457#. SPU will review the scope of work, consultant expectations, and answer questions from the prospective bidders. Although attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, attendance is highly encouraged.

Administrator & SPU’s designated contact person, at jamie.cortez@seattle.gov. To facilitate preparation of responses to questions, please submit questions by no later than 12:00PM Pacific Time on Friday, November 18, 2022. All responses to questions will be posted at https://seattle.procureware.com/home.

The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selection of the Consultant is subject to applicable laws and ordinances regarding equal opportunity employment.

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