How to Bid on GIS and AWS Consulting for the City of Carson

What the City is buying

The City of Carson is seeking a firm for on-call, as-needed enterprise GIS, AWS cloud, and systems integration consulting. The work includes enhancing the City’s GIS environment, supporting geospatial needs, and assisting with enterprise integrations and GIS solutions.

The City also identifies preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of its evolving geospatial needs. The City will evaluate qualifications, relevant experience, approach and methodology, team, cost, and overall capability.

Key date and deadline

RFP 26-031 was published October 15, 2026. Proposals are due October 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through the City’s PlanetBids listing before the deadline. The listing provides the solicitation documents, addenda, and electronic bidding access.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP may suit firms with experience in enterprise GIS, AWS cloud services, and systems integration consulting. The City is seeking qualified firms with relevant technical expertise, resources, and the ability to provide services on an on-call, as-needed basis.

How to access and respond

Open the City of Carson listing on PlanetBids. The scope, dates, and document list are public; the portal may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Carson. Review the listing’s documents and submit your proposal through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a focused proposal

Organize your response around the City’s stated evaluation areas: qualifications, relevant experience, approach and methodology, project team, cost, and overall capability. Explain how your team’s experience relates to enterprise GIS, AWS, and systems integration work.

Describe how your firm would handle work requested on an as-needed basis, and make the proposed team’s roles clear. Before submitting, check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and confirm that your electronic response is complete and submitted before the deadline.