Data management assement and development

Gila County, Arizona is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive data management assessment and development project for the Gila River Indian Community's Department of Environmental Quality. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQL-0610-DEQ) targeting firms with expertise in digital environmental data management, geospatial technologies, and database integration. Key deliverables include developing digital field observation and inspection forms using Survey 123, assessing digital field software applications for geospatial data, researching public-facing portals, and creating an ArcGIS Portal dashboard to link existing departmental databases. The project requires extensive technical capabilities in mobile app development, environmental database management, and ArcGIS Portal configuration. Evaluation criteria are detailed and point-weighted, with a total of 105 possible points covering areas such as firm and personnel qualifications (70 points), ArcGIS Portal experience (15 points), mobile app development (10 points), and environmental database expertise (10 points). Statements of qualifications are due by 2 PM on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with the contract period running from execution through September 30, 2025.

The procurement includes notable set-aside and preference points for specific business types, offering up to 15 additional points for Community-owned enterprises, Community member-owned businesses, Native-owned businesses, and women/minority-owned businesses. Respondents must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1-2 million), professional liability ($1 million), workers compensation, excess liability ($2 million), and automotive insurance ($1 million), with the Gila River Indian Community named as additional insured. The project appears to be federally funded, which will require compliance with federal grant requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed insurance and qualification requirements suggest a substantial and complex project. Monthly payments will be processed within 30 days after Community approval of invoices, indicating a phased payment structure aligned with project milestones and deliverables.