Artificial Intelligence Development & Professional Services

Cleveland Metroparks is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for artificial intelligence development and professional services. The selected vendor will enter into a three-year agreement with an option to renew for one additional year. The scope of work includes designing, developing, implementing, and supporting custom AI solutions for various use cases within the park district. The vendor will collaborate with Cleveland Metroparks staff to identify high-value AI use cases, design and implement AI solutions, assess tooling and technical architecture, and provide training and support. Some examples of current or future projects include AI-enabled animal behavior monitoring and analytics, park documentation audit, and conversational AI for guest experience. • The vendor should have considerable experience in providing AI development and professional services. • The vendor should demonstrate technical expertise in AI/ML model development, data engineering, and cloud platforms. • The vendor should have experience working with government agencies or similar industries. • The vendor should provide a dedicated project manager and maintain a project plan, schedule, and communication cadence. • The vendor should deliver regular status reports and assist with development of statements of work for future project phases.