CITYWIDE CONSULTANT ROSTER SOLICITATION: Information Technology Consulting

The City of Seattle is seeking qualified Information Technology consulting firms to join a new citywide consultant roster through Solicitation CTY-CR-2025-01, issued on August 15, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 30, 2030. This solicitation establishes a standing roster of pre-qualified IT consultants across multiple service categories, enabling City departments to engage consultants for projects up to $410,000 without undergoing separate competitive bid processes. Eligible consultants are required to submit qualifications demonstrating their expertise, relevant project experience, and industry-specific certifications, including specialized credentials for PCI-DSS compliance and IT security assessments. The roster is designed to facilitate streamlined procurement, emphasize small business participation, and promote inclusion of woman- and minority-owned enterprises through formal WMBE Inclusion Plans when applicable. Contracts awarded under this roster will adhere to standardized City of Seattle consultant agreement templates that specify clear terms for scope of work, performance periods, and compliance with applicable federal and local regulations, including privacy, security, and immigration requirements. Consultants must maintain appropriate licenses, insurance coverage naming the City as additional insured, and indemnification obligations. Performance deliverables include comprehensive technical reports, security assessments, and recommendations aligned with recognized standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Inspection, acceptance, and audit rights reside with the City, supporting quality assurance through record review and site audits extending up to six years post contract completion. The solicitation is administered through the City’s procurement portal, requiring electronic submissions in editable formats, with final contracts allowing flexible performance periods initiated upon execution. This solicitation ensures a robust, compliant, and transparent framework for procuring crucial IT consulting services citywide while fostering equitable business opportunities.