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Utility Billing Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Utility Billing Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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

Hamilton (City)

ONSep 3

Why now

- Hamilton Utility Billing (HUB) launch drove call volumes to 987 in May 2026 and 3,443 outstanding back-office items by July 31. - Temporary Optima resources cost an estimated $326,430 annualized through December 2026 to stabilize HUB operations. - Hamilton Utility Billing (SpryPoint) integrates daily with Neptune Technology Group and supports daily automated transfers and validation for meter work orders.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 3

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Rosaria Morelli

Acting Chief Investment Officer

Raymond Kessler

Acting Director, Economic Development | Chief Corporate Real Estate Officer

City of Greensboro

NCSep 1

Why now

- Water Resources is replacing its enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS). - City Council approved a $938,500 contract with Raftelis for CIS implementation consulting. - The CIS implementation RFP launched in April 2026 with 7 responsive proposals received.

Meeting Mention

City of Banning

CAAug 26

Why now

- Utility Billing crisis described as failing purchase/execution and dramatically impacting City cash flow. - Utility Billing collects ~$58 million of revenues (FY22-23) out of ~$104 million total. - Phase 1 estimates $25,000 for NaviLine workflow assessment and $175,000–$200,000 for CIS upgrades.

Meeting Mention

Township of Lower Macungie

PAAug 25

Why now

- Cassell and Express Bill Pay discontinued their 13-year integration for Lower Macungie Township utility billing payments. - Township utility online payments rely on Express Bill Pay daily payment pulls and twice-monthly transfers into Cassell/accounting. - Cassell plans to sunset the integration starting in Q4 2026 and retire real-time online payment processing during 2027. - Demoed Cassell citizen portal would provide real-time processing and phased rollout aligned with billing and permitting workflows.

City of Baraboo

WIAug 25

Why now

- Baraboo Water Utility approved a 3-year 2027 water meter replacement program with Neptune meters via Ferguson Waterworks. - More than 200 lithium battery failures occurred after 15 years, driving the replacement need. - Neptune/AMI meter package was quoted at $1,711,355; total equipment cost was $1,743,825.

City of Greensboro

NCAug 25

Why now

- Water Resources sought to replace its existing enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS) with CIS implementation consulting. - Contract B.2 approved $938,500 with Raftelis for CIS implementation services over up to three years. - CIS implementation scope included revenue protection and lost revenue abatement support during transition.

County of Ventura

CAAug 22

Why now

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Soquel Creek Co Water District

CAAug 18

Why now

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City of Greensboro

Recent intent

- Water Resources is replacing its enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS). - City Council approved a $938,500 contract with Raftelis for CIS implementation consulting. - The CIS implementation RFP launched in April 2026 with 7 responsive proposals received.
- Water Resources sought to replace its existing enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS) with CIS implementation consulting. - Contract B.2 approved $938,500 with Raftelis for CIS implementation services over up to three years. - CIS implementation scope included revenue protection and lost revenue abatement support during transition.

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 utility billing software?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a utility billing 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 utility billing 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?

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City of Greensboro

Recent intent

- Water Resources is replacing its enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS). - City Council approved a $938,500 contract with Raftelis for CIS implementation consulting. - The CIS implementation RFP launched in April 2026 with 7 responsive proposals received.
- Water Resources sought to replace its existing enQuesta Customer Information System (CIS) with CIS implementation consulting. - Contract B.2 approved $938,500 with Raftelis for CIS implementation services over up to three years. - CIS implementation scope included revenue protection and lost revenue abatement support during transition.

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 utility billing software?

How early does Starbridge detect utility billing 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?

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City of Greensboro

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

Utility Billing Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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BVB 417-26 YM - Utility Billing Door Tag Placement Services

Energy & Utility Management Software RFP

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City of Greensboro

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

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Utility Billing Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Utility Billing Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Audit, Finance And Administration Committee Regular Meeting

City of Greensboro City Council Meeting Agenda

Banning City Council Special Meeting

Lower Mckeni Township Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting

Finance-Personnel Committee Regular Meeting

City of Greensboro Transportation/Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Ventura

Soquel Creek Water District Board Of Directors Regular Board Meeting

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

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Utility Billing Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Audit, Finance And Administration Committee Regular Meeting

City of Greensboro City Council Meeting Agenda

Banning City Council Special Meeting

Lower Mckeni Township Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting

Finance-Personnel Committee Regular Meeting

City of Greensboro Transportation/Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Ventura

Soquel Creek Water District Board Of Directors Regular Board Meeting

See the other 12 signals + decision-makers

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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