Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking industry input via a Request for Information (RFI) for the design and development of a publicly accessible native mobile application that delivers location‑based recreational fishing regulations across California. The app must integrate GIS data, support offline use, present regulation text clearly, and optionally incorporate AI‑driven natural‑language querying. CDFW will later issue a competitive solicitation (RFQ/RFP) based on the responses received.
• Core deliverable: a native iOS/Android app with map‑driven, offline‑capable regulation lookup.
• Required capabilities: GIS integration with ArcGIS services, offline map packages, robust data synchronization, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, multilingual UI, and optional on‑device or cloud AI for natural‑language queries.
• Timeline: RFI posted July 28 2026; questions due August 18 2026; responses due August 31 2026; demonstration day slated for mid‑September 2026.
• No budget ceiling disclosed; CDFW expects proposals that may include SaaS, fixed‑price, or hybrid pricing models.
• Primary contact: Edward Drennan (IT Governance and Support Branch).