Water Utility Management Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- Corcoran's council reviewed an organizational study finding the public works department is not structured to handle the community's anticipated growth and demands.
- The consultant recommended splitting public works and engineering into separate departments and developing operations lead positions to clarify roles.
- A key recommendation was to build out an asset management system with a work order system, tied into GIS, to improve communication and planning.
- The review also recommended hiring a GIS/engineering technician to support GIS development, street ratings, and a Capital Improvement Program, which the city lacks.
- Costa Mesa Sanitary District completed an ESRI geospatial strategy discovery in March 2026, spending $24,610 to map current and needed GIS capabilities across operations.
- The resulting plan identifies systemic gaps: Cityworks configuration does not support workflows, asset data is inaccurate, and paper-based processes persist in maintenance and engineering.
- Staff is actively soliciting consultant proposals to implement the first 18 months of the ESRI roadmap, signaling an open procurement for geospatial and asset management services.
- The Board is set to approve new Associate Engineer and GIS Analyst job descriptions, with the GIS…
- Clarksburg City Council and staff are evaluating Gov Pilot, a 31-module software system, to replace the current platform that requires excessive manual work.
- The finance department has waited over a year, almost two years, for an Incode module, which has delayed alignment and implementation.
- Finance staff manually check county websites for property information, a task that new GIS-integrated software could reduce significantly.
- Public works still uses paper-based morning assignments, and staff acknowledge a learning curve but expect productivity gains from digitization.
- Norfolk County is requesting $50,000 for a long-sought CMMS to manage work requisitions, warranties, capital projects, and deferred maintenance.
- The county is also requesting $100,000 for a building management system at Brookline District Court, expanding on a prior installation at Dedham.
- The CMMS will be controlled by the facilities director, with departments submitting electronic requests, and the procurement will include staff training and vendor-assisted asset onboarding.
- For the BMS, the county plans to seek 'like or similar' software to the Dedham system to ensure synchronization, indicating an active procurement process.
This document outlines an amendment and renewal of a Master Maintenance Agreement between the State of Ohio (specifically DAS-Administrative Services) and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for software maintenance and support. The current renewal period is effective from August 31, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and is identified as an amendment to the original State Contract Number MMA7505-2. The document also lists previous amendments and renewal details.
- County of Lake's failing CAMS system is causing significant impacts to utility billing, customer service, work orders, field operations, and operational reporting.
- Sewer districts are under a state notice of violation requiring a computerized maintenance management system, creating a legal mandate for asset management software.
- A budgeted $778,000 capital project was discussed, with Tyler Technologies quotes of $423,000 implementation and $141,000 annual for full replacement, or $375,000 and $125,000 for CMMS and billing only.
- The board directed staff to continue work with the technology committee, explore Workday integration, and…
- Costa Mesa Sanitary District completed an ESRI geospatial strategy discovery in March 2026, spending $24,610 to map current and needed GIS capabilities across operations.
- The resulting plan identifies systemic gaps: Cityworks configuration does not support workflows, asset data is inaccurate, and paper-based processes persist in maintenance and engineering.
- Staff is actively soliciting consultant proposals to implement the first 18 months of the ESRI roadmap, signaling an open procurement for geospatial and asset management services.
- The Board is set to approve new Associate Engineer and GIS Analyst job descriptions, with the GIS Analyst salary range set at $110,209–$133,960, to build in-house capability.
- The District aims to expand GIS/Cityworks into its Solid Waste Department to track missed collections and complaints, though no vendor for this expansion has been named.
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 water utility management software?
A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a water utility management 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 water utility management software demand?
Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.
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- Costa Mesa Sanitary District's Board reviewed a proposal to add Associate Engineer and GIS Analyst roles, with GIS costs to be included in the 2026 Sewer Rate Study.
- The district hired ESRI in March 2026 for a Geospatial Strategy Discovery and Implementation Planning engagement, spending $24,610, and is now soliciting consultant proposals for implementation.
- The ESRI strategy found Cityworks configuration does not support workflows, work orders are not tied to assets, and paper-based inspections persist, driving the need for new systems and staff.
- The proposal includes approximately $291,000 in annual technology expenditures for Cityworks, ArcGIS, and Trimble Unity licensing, plus $50,000 for implementation consulting, with the GIS Analyst hire deferred to FY 2028-29.
- The Board has not yet approved the new positions or their funding, leaving vendor selection and budget details open pending the rate study decision.
This document, Amendment No. 1, renews the existing 'FDVA VETERANS BENEFITS INFORMATION SYSTEM' agreement (FDVA-SSN-21-012S) between the State of Florida, Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for an additional three-year term. The renewed agreement will now expire on June 8, 2027. Pricing for this extended term is to be found in 'Exhibit-E' of the original agreement, and all other terms remain in full force.
This contract between the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) and Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Contract No. FDVA-SSN-21-012S) is for the continued provision of the Tyler VetraSpec veterans benefits information system. The agreement commenced on June 9, 2021, for an initial three-year term, with an option for a three-year renewal, potentially extending until June 8, 2027. The contract outlines the scope of services, general terms, payment conditions, and includes detailed exhibits for general conditions, business associate agreements, HIPAA compliance, statement of work, and price schedules. The total for the initial three-year term is $137,688.00, and an optional renewal term could total $146,976.00. The contract specifies a "total contract sum not to exceed" $284,664.00. The system supports veterans' claims management and data security for FDVA users and authorized County Veteran Service Officers.
- Corcoran's council reviewed an organizational study finding the public works department is not structured to handle the community's anticipated growth and demands.
- The consultant recommended splitting public works and engineering into separate departments and developing operations lead positions to clarify roles.
- A key recommendation was to build out an asset management system with a work order system, tied into GIS, to improve communication and planning.
- The review also recommended hiring a GIS/engineering technician to support GIS development, street ratings, and a Capital Improvement Program, which the city lacks.
- The council has not yet decided on the recommendations or how to fund them, and the city has not spent a $10 million 2023 bonding award for water infrastructure.
- Clarksburg City Council and staff are evaluating Gov Pilot, a 31-module software system, to replace the current platform that requires excessive manual work.
- The finance department has waited over a year, almost two years, for an Incode module, which has delayed alignment and implementation.
- Finance staff manually check county websites for property information, a task that new GIS-integrated software could reduce significantly.
- Public works still uses paper-based morning assignments, and staff acknowledge a learning curve but expect productivity gains from digitization.
- The city manager identified the code-to-finance-to-public-works communication triangle as the biggest bottleneck, and council support for purchase is pending.
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