GIS Program-Planning and Zoning

The Franklin County solicitation seeks proposals from qualified vendors to design and implement a comprehensive on-premises ESRI Enterprise GIS environment tailored for the County’s Planning and Zoning department. The project encompasses building a new GIS infrastructure, migrating existing GIS data and applications, optimizing ArcGIS Online services, and training County staff for ongoing management. The scope includes deploying ESRI Portal for ArcGIS, establishing parcel fabric for cadastral data, and ensuring system security and data integrity. The contract is anticipated to be a "Not to Exceed" cost arrangement, with a completion target by February 2026, and involves detailed compliance with Missouri statutes, including employment verification requirements under RSMo §285.530, and insurance mandates covering workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto coverage. The procurement process emphasizes evaluating proposals based on the vendor’s experience and capacity (30%), their approach and schedule (30%), proposal quality and responsiveness (20%), and price (20%). Submission guidelines specify sealed physical proposals with a labeled envelope, as well as optional electronic submissions through Franklin County’s online platform. Key contractual provisions include mandatory affidavits affirming employment authorization, adherence to federal and state employment laws, and maintaining specified insurance coverage. While the document does not specify standard FAR clauses, it incorporates essential statutory and operational requirements, including data security, project deliverables such as a fully operational GIS system, data migration validation, staff training, and documentation. The project aims to enhance the County’s GIS capabilities, ensuring reliable data management and public access, aligned with federal standards and local statutory obligations.