How to bid on GIS Strategic Plan Development for the City of Goldsboro

What the City of Goldsboro is buying

The City of Goldsboro is looking for a qualified consultant to create a five-year Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Strategic Plan. This plan will guide the City's GIS projects, technology investments, and organizational abilities over the next five years. This is a good opportunity for firms specializing in strategic planning and GIS.

This is a Request for Information (RFI), which means the City is gathering information and may use it to shape a future solicitation. Responding to an RFI can help you understand the agency's needs and position your firm for future opportunities.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for consulting firms with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and strategic planning. Firms that can develop comprehensive roadmaps for technology investments and organizational capabilities in a government context would be a good fit. The category for this work is transportation, but the core need is for GIS strategic planning.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation, you need to go to North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is 314-RFQ 2026-003. You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account.

To respond to the solicitation, you will need to register as a vendor on the North Carolina eVP. The posting will provide specific instructions on how to submit your response. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses, while others direct submission through the posting itself. Ensure you follow the instructions provided in the solicitation before the deadline. Timothy Wood is the point of contact for this solicitation.

Practical tips for preparing your response

When preparing your response, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience in developing strategic plans, especially for GIS or similar technology initiatives. Highlight your understanding of government operations and how a GIS strategic plan can benefit a city.

Ensure your response directly addresses the City's stated need for a five-year roadmap covering GIS initiatives, technology investments, and organizational capabilities. Provide specific examples of past projects where your firm successfully delivered similar strategic planning services. Pay close attention to all instructions within the solicitation to ensure your submission is complete and compliant.