RFP828 - Interactive Web Mapping and Dashboard Application Development

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is requesting proposals for development and hosting of three interactive web mapping and dashboard applications for the Atlanta Region under RFP828, with proposals due November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Site registration and application approval must be completed prior to proposal submission at https://procurement.atlantaregional.org/opportunities/rfp828-interactive-web-mapping-and-dashboard-application-development/.

The scope encompasses a DataNexus replacement tool supporting 1,000+ demographic, education, health, and economic indicators with customizable mapping, charting, filtering, and data export; a Regional Housing Dashboard tracking housing strategy implementation across an 11-county region; and an Economic Mobility Dashboard with similar functionality. All three applications require interactive mapping, progress tracking toward regional goals, and responsive design for desktop and mobile devices. The contract term is 12 months of hosting services, including application development, deployment, documentation, knowledge transfer, and staff training.

The maximum budget is $50,000. Proposals must include detailed budget breakdowns per Exhibit B format with line items for data purchase fees, overhead percentages, other direct costs, and profit margins. Evaluation is weighted 30% on consultant qualifications and references, 50% on technical specifications of applications, 10% on delivery schedule and methodology, and 10% on proposed budget. Proposals must not exceed 10 pages and must include consultant identification, points of contact, descriptions of similar completed projects, three references from the past five years, detailed data specifications, and proposed purchase fees.

Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST, with official responses posted by November 2. A shortlist of consultants may be selected for interviews the week of November 16. Contract award is anticipated in December 2026, with work commencing January 2027 through calendar year 2027. All proposals must be combined and submitted as one document through the ARC procurement website.