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Forecasting Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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

Grant County Public Utility District 2

WAAug 28

Why now

- Grant PUD uses multi-scenario load and market forecasting to plan a 20-year resource portfolio under Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) requirements. - Load forecasts span ~420 aMW (low vs high) across 2027–2046 using stochastic scenarios for weather and hydrology. - PowerSIMM modeling uses VaR95 and p95–p5 net revenue spread to quantify downside risk across load and market futures.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Aug 28

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Julie E. Pyper

Chief Administrative Officer

Zach Ruby

Chief Dam Safety Engineer

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District

OHAug 26

Why now

- July FY2027 General Fund ending cash balance reached $18,244,130 with 116 true days of cash. - FY2027 revenue forecast variance showed Real Estate Tax (Real) down $2,775,984 (-65.58%) versus prior year period. - Five-year General Fund forecast projects ending cash dropping to $964,161 in FY30 and -$10.7 million in FY31.

City of Brownsville

TXAug 26

Why now

- FPEC over-recovery of $21.32M used to offset future market uncertainty. - FY2026 CIP: $44.3M YTD actuals and $28.4M committed, representing 81.09% of approved plan. - CIP delivery variance shows +$10.03M ahead in expenses and -$29.15M behind for key projects.

City of Clayton

MOAug 21

Why now

- City General Fund revenue lags 5–6% annual expenditure growth, leading to FY27 deficit spending. - FY27 projections show $3.2 million deficit and 68% projected fund balance, compounding without changes. - Tornado expenses are modeled by showing budget “with and without” tornado to clarify ongoing operating condition. - IT department staffing/replacement and software/website overhaul are cited as drivers within department budget increases.

Regional School District 5

CTAug 17

Why now

- 2027-2028 budget calendar uses MUNIS and annual training for online budget data entry and approvals. - Forecast methodology relies on historical data and assumptions for revenues and expenditures across months/years. - Budget documents include quantified forecast variances and contingency amounts, including facilities and general contingencies.

Town of Woodbridge

CTAug 17

Why now

- Enrollment updated to 834 versus 839 last August and 875 at end of last June. - Board discussed class-size thresholds for kindergarten and grade one based on updated enrollment counts. - Administration requested authorization to hire a potentially unbudgeted teacher position based on forecasted growth.

Meeting Mention

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

CAAug 13

Why now

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

NJAug 5

Why now

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Meteorological and Weather Forecasting Software

Department of the Air ForceDC

Due Oct 2, 2027

RFP 26-4972 REAL-TIME FLOOD FORECASTING (RTFF) SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Southwest Florida Water Management DistrictFL

Closing Soon

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County of Los Angeles

Recent intent

This Delivery Order (PRDO-SS-27000050-1) is issued by the Los Angeles County Public Social Services Dept to Oracle America Inc. for Oracle Fusion Cloud Services and related test environments, totaling $418,347.62. The services are for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and include various Oracle ERP, HCM, Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services. The order incorporates standard terms and conditions.
This document is a Delivery Order from Los Angeles County Assessor to Oracle America Inc. for an annual renewal of Oracle software maintenance services, effective from June 22, 2026, to June 21, 2027. The total amount for this order is $2,027,483.04. The order specifies various Oracle software components covered under the maintenance and includes comprehensive standard terms and conditions.

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 forecasting software?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a forecasting software 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 forecasting software 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?

Forecasting Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Meteorological and Weather Forecasting Software

RFP 26-4972 REAL-TIME FLOOD FORECASTING (RTFF) SOFTWARE SOLUTION

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County of Los Angeles

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

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Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Meteorological and Weather Forecasting Software

RFP 26-4972 REAL-TIME FLOOD FORECASTING (RTFF) SOFTWARE SOLUTION

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County of Los Angeles

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

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New Budget System (Request for Information)

Request for Proposals for ETRM, Portfolio Analytics Modeling, Resource Planning Modeling and Fundamentals Consulting

25-1683 - Tax Systems Modernization

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Department-Wide Cloud (Cumulus) Multiple Award Solicitation

Grant County Public Utility District 2

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District

City of Brownsville

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Forecasting Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Grant PUD Integrated Resource Plan 2026-2046

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting

Brownsville Public Utilities Board Board Of Directors Meeting

City Council Budget Work Session

Amity Regional Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Woodbridge Board of Education Meeting

VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Oversight Committee Regular Meeting

Oracle America, Inc. at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

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Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Grant PUD Integrated Resource Plan 2026-2046

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting

Brownsville Public Utilities Board Board Of Directors Meeting

City Council Budget Work Session

Amity Regional Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Woodbridge Board of Education Meeting

VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Oversight Committee Regular Meeting

Oracle America, Inc. at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

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