CPUC RFI 24ITC0680 - Communications Data Portal (CDP)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a comprehensive Communications Data Portal (CDP) through Request for Information (RFI) #24ITC0680, aimed at developing an advanced data management system to efficiently compile and analyze information from approximately 990 communications service providers. The CDP will support critical regulatory activities by generating meaningful statistical reports and real-time dashboards for communications policy-making, with a focus on tracking service interruptions, network resiliency, and emergency preparedness. Key deliverables include a web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that supports multiple concurrent users, integrates with external systems like FCC databases and Cal OES platforms, and provides robust security and workflow management capabilities. The system must meet 194 specific functional and non-functional requirements across seven primary domains: ETC Eligibility, Network Resiliency, Service Quality, Major Service Interruption, Tariffs, Site Visits, and General Platform Capabilities. Critical project dates include a deadline for written questions on March 21, 2025, and a final submission deadline for RFI responses on April 23, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, integration potential, security compliance, and the ability to transform current manual data collection processes into an automated, efficient system.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the RFI suggests a preference for vendors with extensive experience in developing complex data management systems for government agencies. The proposed CDP will need to integrate with existing systems including the PAL system, FCC databases, and Cal OES platforms, indicating a requirement for technical flexibility and interoperability. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the cost estimate attachment provides a template for vendors to outline implementation costs across different project scales, ranging from small (0-500 person-hours) to jumbo (3001-5000 person-hours) implementations. The system must comply with California state accessibility and security regulations, support multiple document formats, and utilize technologies like HTML5 and MuleSoft for integration. Potential vendors will be expected to provide detailed information about their company background, market presence, years of service, and specific solution approaches through the Letter of Interest and Respondent Questionnaire attachments, with a focus on demonstrating capability to meet the complex regulatory data management needs of the CPUC.