Description
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive IT Strategic Plan and to manage the subsequent vendor procurement for its water, wastewater, and power operations. The consultant will be responsible for assessing current IT assets, defining multi‑year strategic objectives, recommending governance and cybersecurity frameworks, and facilitating the procurement of technology vendors that align with the plan. The effort is focused on creating a scalable, resilient, and future‑proof IT roadmap that supports critical public utility services.
• Develop a multi‑year IT Strategic Plan covering architecture, governance, security, and emerging technology adoption.
• Conduct vendor procurement activities, including requirements definition, solicitation support, and evaluation of bids.
• Attend a scope‑meeting (≈ four weeks after proposal deadline) and provide an alternate representative if necessary.
• Deliver actionable recommendations that align IT capabilities with the utility’s operational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Submit all proposals electronically via the Bonfire portal by the August 21, 2026 deadline; questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026.