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Data Platforms RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Data Platforms: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

North Carolina Community College System

NCJul 17

Why now

- Data on inter-college partnerships is 'housed primarily in spreadsheets' with 'no centralized way' to log shared courses. - The Data Warehouse is in production as part of the ongoing ERP modernization. - A one-year contract extension with Entrinsik for the Informer analytics platform was approved for $350,000.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 17

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Melinda Deir-Boyette

Associate Procurement Director

Anthony R. Reggi

Associate State Director for Perkins Grant Administration

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission

KYJul 16

Why now

- Medicaid transparency dashboard subcommittee is overseeing design, development, and long-term maintenance for secure legislative reporting. - Members want a single source of truth and segment data by Medicaid populations for actionable, de-identified insights. - Discussion covers data access/sharing constraints, HIPAA/Medicaid privacy, and county-level drilldowns without identifying individuals.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Donnita B. Crittenden

Assistant Executive Director (Official Custodian of Records)

David L. Nicholas

Commissioner

City of Eustis

FLJul 16

Why now

- City staff reported heavy reliance on manual data entry in multiple systems using Microsoft Excel. - Consultants found duplication of data sources of truth and time-consuming information lookup for reporting. - Commission directed planning to replace Edmonds by issuing an RFP grouping finance, HR, and utility billing.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Rachael D Amman

Aquatics Manager

Joy McKenzie

Budget and Finance Planning Manager

California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium Iv

CAJul 16

Why now

- Analytics Modernization includes Databricks and PowerBI environment setup with data observability architecture design and SIT. - Analytics modernization delivery is tied to ~10–15 report/week county review cadence and risks if feedback cycles slip. - Contact Center reporting modernization replaces eGain using AWS Data Lake, addressing data inconsistencies and delayed dashboard updates. - AWS Data Lake dashboards refresh in ~15 seconds versus prior delayed external reporting.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Adam Dondro

Agency Chief Information Officer (AIO); Director, Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (OTSI); State Ex‑Officio Member, CalSAWS JPA Board

Michele Peterson

Application Development and Test Director

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)

CAJul 15

Why now

- CalPERS links improved analytics to having data “at hand” and “in real time” for better decisions. - “my HR” consolidates multiple fragmented HR systems and goes live on August 11. - Website modernization metrics: engagement up 14 points to 65%, bounce rate down 14 points, UX complaints reduced 45%.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Justin Heeb

Assistant Chief, Operations Support Services Division (Contracts & Procurement)

Hillary Kyumba

Assistant Division Chief, Health Plan Research and Administration Division

Saint Croix County

WIJul 15

Why now

- SharePoint is described as the “fundamental centralized management tool” for the 10-county consortium PCR requirements. - DHS rules require PCR plans and monthly review of at least 25% of Food Share cases with a target under 6%. - Proposed PCR supervisor support is tied to data analysis, expanded oversight, and technology troubleshooting/reporting needs. - The county portion for the position is approximately $120,000, with DHS funding for expanded food share quality assurance work.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Cathy Halverson

Administrative Services Supervisor

Julie Peterson

Administrative Services Supervisor

California State Personnel Board

CAJul 15

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Carlos Gomez

Analyst, Policy Division

Randall G Rinehart

Business Services Officer

Comox Valley Regional District

BCJul 14

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Will Cole-Hamilton

Chair, CVRD Board of Directors

James Warren

Chief Administrative Officer

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EI-2026-113 - Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture Pilot RFP

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI)GA

Closing Soon

Due Aug 21, 2026

BioBase LLC (Sole Source) RFP

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionFL

Closing Soon

Due Jul 31, 2026

BioBase LLC (Sole Source) RFP

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionFL

Closing Soon

Due Jul 31, 2026

RFP - Environmental and Infrastructure Monitoring Maintenance

North Vancouver (City)BC

Closing Soon

Due Aug 13, 2026

Broad Agency Announcement (RFP)

W6QK Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving GroundMD

Due Nov 1, 2027

Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) UxS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Naval Special Warfare CommandCA

Due Dec 31, 2026

ODJFS Child Support SETS Modernization RFP

Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicesOH

Closing Soon

Due Aug 7, 2026

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solutions (RFP)

City of AustinTX

Closing Soon

Due Aug 18, 2026

IFB/PS/DOA/2605-1260216/Social Media and Customer Feedback Dashboard

City of AtlantaGA

Closing Soon

Due Aug 10, 2026

Online Student Registration and Enrollment Systems

Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsTX

Closing Soon

Due Aug 21, 2026

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Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission

Recent intent

- Medicaid transparency dashboard subcommittee is overseeing design, development, and long-term maintenance for secure legislative reporting. - Members want a single source of truth and segment data by Medicaid populations for actionable, de-identified insights. - Discussion covers data access/sharing constraints, HIPAA/Medicaid privacy, and county-level drilldowns without identifying individuals.
- Subcommittee discusses shared services approach to modernize Kentucky health information exchange infrastructure, including governed data access and data quality controls. - Master Patient Index and integration layers link longitudinal records across facilities for supported use cases. - Cloud data lake includes data quality assessment to measure quality before exchanging normalized data. - Subcommittee discusses reducing duplication costs versus building many separate state copies of similar technology.

North Carolina Community College System

Recent intent

- Data on inter-college partnerships is 'housed primarily in spreadsheets' with 'no centralized way' to log shared courses. - The Data Warehouse is in production as part of the ongoing ERP modernization. - A one-year contract extension with Entrinsik for the Informer analytics platform was approved for $350,000.

City of Eustis

Recent intent

- City staff reported heavy reliance on manual data entry in multiple systems using Microsoft Excel. - Consultants found duplication of data sources of truth and time-consuming information lookup for reporting. - Commission directed planning to replace Edmonds by issuing an RFP grouping finance, HR, and utility billing.

California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium Iv

Recent intent

- Analytics Modernization includes Databricks and PowerBI environment setup with data observability architecture design and SIT. - Analytics modernization delivery is tied to ~10–15 report/week county review cadence and risks if feedback cycles slip. - Contact Center reporting modernization replaces eGain using AWS Data Lake, addressing data inconsistencies and delayed dashboard updates. - AWS Data Lake dashboards refresh in ~15 seconds versus prior delayed external reporting.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for data platforms?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a data platforms purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect data platforms demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the data platforms report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free data platforms report?

Ranked buyers with active data platforms demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

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Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission

Recent intent

- Medicaid transparency dashboard subcommittee is overseeing design, development, and long-term maintenance for secure legislative reporting. - Members want a single source of truth and segment data by Medicaid populations for actionable, de-identified insights. - Discussion covers data access/sharing constraints, HIPAA/Medicaid privacy, and county-level drilldowns without identifying individuals.
- Subcommittee discusses shared services approach to modernize Kentucky health information exchange infrastructure, including governed data access and data quality controls. - Master Patient Index and integration layers link longitudinal records across facilities for supported use cases. - Cloud data lake includes data quality assessment to measure quality before exchanging normalized data. - Subcommittee discusses reducing duplication costs versus building many separate state copies of similar technology.

North Carolina Community College System

Recent intent

- Data on inter-college partnerships is 'housed primarily in spreadsheets' with 'no centralized way' to log shared courses. - The Data Warehouse is in production as part of the ongoing ERP modernization. - A one-year contract extension with Entrinsik for the Informer analytics platform was approved for $350,000.

City of Eustis

Recent intent

- City staff reported heavy reliance on manual data entry in multiple systems using Microsoft Excel. - Consultants found duplication of data sources of truth and time-consuming information lookup for reporting. - Commission directed planning to replace Edmonds by issuing an RFP grouping finance, HR, and utility billing.

California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium Iv

Recent intent

- Analytics Modernization includes Databricks and PowerBI environment setup with data observability architecture design and SIT. - Analytics modernization delivery is tied to ~10–15 report/week county review cadence and risks if feedback cycles slip. - Contact Center reporting modernization replaces eGain using AWS Data Lake, addressing data inconsistencies and delayed dashboard updates. - AWS Data Lake dashboards refresh in ~15 seconds versus prior delayed external reporting.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for data platforms?

How early does Starbridge detect data platforms demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the data platforms report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free data platforms report?

Ranked buyers with active data platforms demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

Data Platforms RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Data Platforms: Pre-RFP Opportunities

State Board Of Community Colleges Board Meeting

Healthcare Transparency Dashboard Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting

City Commission of Eustis Regular Meeting

Calsaws Project Steering Committee Project Steering Committee Meeting

Board Of Administration Offsite Meeting

St Croix County Health and Human Services Board Board Meeting

Cradle To Career Data And Tools And Community Engagement Advisory Boards Advisory Boards Meeting

Comox Valley Regional District Board Board Of Directors Meeting

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Data Platforms: Pre-RFP Opportunities

State Board Of Community Colleges Board Meeting

Healthcare Transparency Dashboard Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting

City Commission of Eustis Regular Meeting

Calsaws Project Steering Committee Project Steering Committee Meeting

Board Of Administration Offsite Meeting

St Croix County Health and Human Services Board Board Meeting

Cradle To Career Data And Tools And Community Engagement Advisory Boards Advisory Boards Meeting

Comox Valley Regional District Board Board Of Directors Meeting

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Open RFPs

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

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