Data Services For The Development And Implementation Of A Nena-Compliant E911 Gis Database

The City of Durham is seeking proposals for a project titled "Data Services For The Development And Implementation Of A Nena-Compliant E911 GIS Database," with solicitation number 26-0059. The contract aims to develop and implement a GIS database that complies with NENA standards for Enhanced 911 services, ensuring accurate and efficient emergency response capabilities. The procurement process includes a pre-submittal conference scheduled via TEAMS on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and the deadline for submitting proposals is October 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM, to be sent via email to Austin Regnerus. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the project will be carried out within North Carolina, under the jurisdiction of the City of Durham, part of the North Carolina State and Local Government Enterprise (SLED). In addition to technical requirements, the City emphasizes its commitment to workforce diversity and equitable business opportunities. Contractors are encouraged to participate in the City of Durham’s Workforce Diversity Questionnaire, which assesses efforts to promote diversity within their workforce, recruitment strategies, and participation in minority-focused programs. Furthermore, the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) aims to foster contracting opportunities for minority, women-owned, and small local business enterprises by requiring compliance with specific certification and participation forms. Bidders must demonstrate good-faith efforts to meet UBE participation goals and adhere to the program’s guidelines, ensuring that the project promotes inclusivity and equitable economic participation. The comprehensive process underscores the City’s dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable, and compliant contracting environment.