Northern Virginia Climate Atlas Platform Development

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission is seeking qualified consultants to design and develop the NOVA Climate Atlas, a publicly accessible web-based platform that synthesizes regional climate data, hazard projections, and decision-support tools to advance climate resilience planning across Northern Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating an intuitive, user-friendly interface that enables jurisdictions, planners, and the public to visualize and interpret climate risks, support adaptation strategies, and inform policy and infrastructure decisions with reliable, localized data. The platform must integrate diverse datasets, accommodate future scalability, and align with regional goals for equitable and evidence-based climate action. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, and the project falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation, identified as URFP-123804, was posted on July 22, 2026, and is open to all qualified firms without set-aside restrictions. Performance will occur across Northern Virginia, and all inquiries should be directed to Craig Fifer at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. The platform aims to serve as a critical resource for regional coordination, public education, and long-term resilience investments, requiring the contractor to demonstrate expertise in Geographic Information Systems, data visualization, climate science communication, and stakeholder engagement.