25-001QP- Accela Development & Quality Assurance Testing

The City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking qualified firms to provide staff augmentation for two key roles: a software developer and a quality assurance tester, specifically for Accela Automation and its related systems. Accela is a cloud-based government platform utilized citywide to streamline permit management, workflow automation, approvals, denials, and revenue collection. The project requires proposed staff to possess expert knowledge of Accela's configuration, scripting, Event Manager and Script Engine (EMSE), Citizen Access, mobile applications, SSRS reports, and API integration, with additional familiarity in systems like ESRI ArcGIS, licensing platforms, and Blue Beam being advantageous. SDOT operates three modules within Accela, including two custom modules tailored for Street Use and Traffic divisions, alongside a standard Enforcement module, emphasizing the need for staff familiar with these specific configurations. The contract, titled "25-001QP- Accela Development & Quality Assurance Testing," was posted on June 16, 2025, with a response deadline of July 16, 2025. It falls under the NAICS code 561110, indicating a professional, scientific, and technical services classification, and is targeted at small, local government entities. The project budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Interested vendors are directed to contact Angella Tillis via email or phone for further details and are encouraged to submit proposals for two or more dedicated staff resources to support SDOT’s ongoing use and enhancement of Accela systems.