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Mapping & Geospatial Services RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Mapping & Geospatial Services: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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

St. Stephen Municipal District

NBSep 2

Why now

- Council awards Phase 1 Asset Management Foundation and Data Modernization to Dillon Consulting Limited for $41,300 (excluding HST). - Phase 1 includes reviewing existing GIS/CAD/spreadsheets and converting the 2022 Visual CAD database into a GIS baseline. - Dillon’s Phase 1 is expected to take about twelve weeks, targeting completion by October.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 2

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Jeff Renaud

Chief Administrative Officer

Kev Sumner

Director of Parks & Community Services

City of Tigard

ORSep 1

Why now

- Clean Water Services IGA requires an Asset Data Status and Reconciliation (ADSR) GIS reconciliation process. - Agreement directs GIS asset ownership and maintenance responsibilities recorded as GIS attributes. - City and District must allow GIS data access within 72 hours of request for compliance data collection.

Meeting Mention

City of Santa Maria

CASep 1

Why now

- Santa Maria 2045 General Plan Update budget includes “GIS Support” and “GIS/CADD Specialist II” roles in Exhibit B. - Amendment authorizes an additional $87,575.52 and sets total general plan update cost at $1,955,180.52. - Data collection scope requests “basemap data,” including street as-builts, parcel data, right-of-way information, and utility information.

City of Banning

CAAug 26

Why now

- Banning’s plan calls to “Enhance GIS and Data Dashboards” for planning, utilities, and emergency response. - Engineering seeks “greater GIS integration with Asset Management Software (AMS)” and vendor assistance. - Streets Maintenance PMP charter budgets a consultant ($150,000) and targets April–June 2026 GIS integration.

Meeting Mention

Vermont Natural Resources Board

VTAug 24

Why now

- Natural Resources Board feedback says plan appendix maps are from 2006/2007 and need updating. - Board response uses “appears not to conform” for missing mapping of scenic/historic resources and sensitive natural areas. - Board discusses requiring flood hazard and river corridor mapping and notes mapping/data is too old to meet requirements.

City of Ojai

CAAug 24

Why now

- Beacon Box presentation described QR-code and USB-drive delivery of geo-referenced fire maps for incoming engines. - Jim Nice described AI-assisted identification of road network features like turnarounds and dead ends. - Proposal called for seven Beacon Boxes with rough per-box cost of about $10,000 including training materials.

Meeting Mention

Town of Taylortown

NCAug 11

Why now

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Oconto County

WIAug 10

Why now

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GIS Mapping Drones & Parachute System RFP

Kansas Department of AdministrationKS

Closing Soon

Due Sep 23, 2026

GIS Mapping Drone & Parachute System RFP

Kansas Adjutant General's DepartmentKS

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Oconto County

Recent intent

- Laserfiche issues are on hold pending Ascent (T-Tech) survey database and viewer implementation after TRE goes live. - Oconto tested NG911 GIS grant equipment/methods and received $145,162.70 reimbursement. - New county “40” layer is being created to populate TTech and make SOLO more accurate. - “TTECH ASCENT LAND RECORDS IMPLEMENTATION” invoice totals $3,656.25.
- InfiniteGIS (Highway Sign and Culvert Inventory) is being retired end of July with a temporary replacement after the September GIS server upgrade. - Land Information Systems (LIS) budgets include Next Gen 911 GIS Grant work and a 2027 net levy request of $523,346. - GIS modernization spending includes ESRI ($23,722.26 total), CloudPoint Geospatial GIS upgrade ($13,500), and TTECH Ascent maintenance/implementation ($21,918).

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 mapping & geospatial services?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a mapping & geospatial services 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 mapping & geospatial services 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?

Mapping & Geospatial Services RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Mapping & Geospatial Services: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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