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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.

Juneau International Airport

AKJul 8

Why now

- Foregone revenue from sales and property tax decisions impacts FY28 and beyond, with midyear budget adjustments possible. - Assembly discussed deficit-budget planning and starting recreational facilities public-private partnership planning earlier. - ERP and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) replacement will begin next week, with ERP go-live targeted for July 2029.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 8

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Ke Mell

Airport Architect

Angelica Lopez-Campos

Airport Business Manager

City of Davis

CAJul 1

Why now

- City of Davis used a 20-year General Fund long-range forecast model updated for the fiscal commission. - Commission discussed demographic impacts on sales tax, including Davis at $128 per capita vs $231 median. - Discussion included a built-in $1.9 million fiscal 27 shortfall and $35 million deficits in non-general funds.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Stan Gryczko

Assistant City Manager

Kelly Stachowicz

Assistant City Manager

Lane Community College

ORJun 3

Why now

- Lane Community College’s Financial Mitigation Plan targets break-even in FY 2027 and 10% Ending Fund Balance by FY 2029. - Forecast as of January 2026 projects FY27 ending fund balance gap to 10% of $5.99M (5.52%). - Budget Office enhances internal forecasting tools and prepares Axiom budgeting tools updates for clearer in-year insights.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 3

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Greg Davies

Administrator of Contracts and Procurement

Kaisa Lightfoot

Annual Gifts and Alumni Relations Officer

Pennridge School District

PAJun 2

Why now

- Enrollment projection accuracy discussion cites mean absolute percent error and low errors (about 0.5% and 1.9%) for prior studies. - District recommendation extends middle-school consolidation planning to the 2028–2029 school year. - District plans to start a new 10-year projection study in the 2027–2028 school year. - Staffing and human resources planning includes attrition and staffing projections tied to consolidation timeline changes.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 2

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Jennifer DiVasto

Arts & Communication Pathway Manager

Chris Bogen

Assistant Director of Operations

Severn

ONMay 20

Why now

- 2025 Asset Management Plan models 10-year scenarios and proposed levels of service using a financial strategy. - Annual infrastructure deficit totals $2,564,951 (tax-funded) with current funding at 73.2%. - Annual capital forecasts show vehicles and road network backlogs and require tax/rate increases to close gaps.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: May 20

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Laurie Kennard

Chief Administrative Officer

Jeff Andross

Chief Building Official

Southwest Louisiana EMC

LAMay 14

Why now

- SLEMCO’s IRP uses econometric models to forecast customer count, average use, and total sales over a 20-year hourly horizon. - Seasonal peak load forecast provides winter/spring/summer/fall MW projections through 2046. - PLEXOS MILP modeling evaluates multiple scenarios and sensitivities using defined seasonal PRM/DLOL values.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: May 14

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Katherine Domingue

Chief Executive Officer & General Manager

Nicole Clements

Chief Financial Officer

Santa Barbara Co Association Of Governments

CAMay 7

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: May 7

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Bob Nelson

Chair

Andrea Geis

Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Director

West Virginia Department of Administration

WVMay 1

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Contract ExpiringPre-RFPDetected: May 1

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Richard Stephenson

Acting Director, Aviation Division

Eric L. Householder

Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Administration

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Lane Community College

Recent intent

- Lane Community College’s Financial Mitigation Plan targets break-even in FY 2027 and 10% Ending Fund Balance by FY 2029. - Forecast as of January 2026 projects FY27 ending fund balance gap to 10% of $5.99M (5.52%). - Budget Office enhances internal forecasting tools and prepares Axiom budgeting tools updates for clearer in-year insights.
- FY27 budget materials cite personnel costs and enrollment assumptions driving a persistent structural gap and tight break-even outlook. - Three-year Financial Mitigation Plan (approved January 2026) targets break-even in FY2027 and restoring 10% Ending Fund Balance by FY2029. - Forecast tables show FY27 General Fund revenues rising to $105,969,788 while expenses rise to $105,969,788 after $4.2M mitigation.

Juneau International Airport

Recent intent

- Foregone revenue from sales and property tax decisions impacts FY28 and beyond, with midyear budget adjustments possible. - Assembly discussed deficit-budget planning and starting recreational facilities public-private partnership planning earlier. - ERP and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) replacement will begin next week, with ERP go-live targeted for July 2029.

City of Davis

Recent intent

- City of Davis used a 20-year General Fund long-range forecast model updated for the fiscal commission. - Commission discussed demographic impacts on sales tax, including Davis at $128 per capita vs $231 median. - Discussion included a built-in $1.9 million fiscal 27 shortfall and $35 million deficits in non-general funds.

Pennridge School District

Recent intent

- Enrollment projection accuracy discussion cites mean absolute percent error and low errors (about 0.5% and 1.9%) for prior studies. - District recommendation extends middle-school consolidation planning to the 2028–2029 school year. - District plans to start a new 10-year projection study in the 2027–2028 school year. - Staffing and human resources planning includes attrition and staffing projections tied to consolidation timeline changes.

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?

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 forecasting software report?

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

What's in the free forecasting software report?

Ranked buyers with active forecasting software 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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Lane Community College

Recent intent

- Lane Community College’s Financial Mitigation Plan targets break-even in FY 2027 and 10% Ending Fund Balance by FY 2029. - Forecast as of January 2026 projects FY27 ending fund balance gap to 10% of $5.99M (5.52%). - Budget Office enhances internal forecasting tools and prepares Axiom budgeting tools updates for clearer in-year insights.
- FY27 budget materials cite personnel costs and enrollment assumptions driving a persistent structural gap and tight break-even outlook. - Three-year Financial Mitigation Plan (approved January 2026) targets break-even in FY2027 and restoring 10% Ending Fund Balance by FY2029. - Forecast tables show FY27 General Fund revenues rising to $105,969,788 while expenses rise to $105,969,788 after $4.2M mitigation.

Juneau International Airport

Recent intent

- Foregone revenue from sales and property tax decisions impacts FY28 and beyond, with midyear budget adjustments possible. - Assembly discussed deficit-budget planning and starting recreational facilities public-private partnership planning earlier. - ERP and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) replacement will begin next week, with ERP go-live targeted for July 2029.

City of Davis

Recent intent

- City of Davis used a 20-year General Fund long-range forecast model updated for the fiscal commission. - Commission discussed demographic impacts on sales tax, including Davis at $128 per capita vs $231 median. - Discussion included a built-in $1.9 million fiscal 27 shortfall and $35 million deficits in non-general funds.

Pennridge School District

Recent intent

- Enrollment projection accuracy discussion cites mean absolute percent error and low errors (about 0.5% and 1.9%) for prior studies. - District recommendation extends middle-school consolidation planning to the 2028–2029 school year. - District plans to start a new 10-year projection study in the 2027–2028 school year. - Staffing and human resources planning includes attrition and staffing projections tied to consolidation timeline changes.

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?

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?

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 forecasting software report?

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

What's in the free forecasting software report?

Ranked buyers with active forecasting software 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%.

Forecasting Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Assembly Finance Committee Meeting

Fiscal Commission Meeting

Lane Community College Board of Education Regular Meeting

Pennridge School District Committee Meeting

Council Council Meeting

Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation Integrated Resource Plan 2026-2046

Technical Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

CustomGuide Inc. at West Virginia Department of Administration

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Forecasting Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Assembly Finance Committee Meeting

Fiscal Commission Meeting

Lane Community College Board of Education Regular Meeting

Pennridge School District Committee Meeting

Council Council Meeting

Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation Integrated Resource Plan 2026-2046

Technical Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

CustomGuide Inc. at West Virginia Department of Administration

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

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FAQs

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