Bid guide
How to bid on Background & Recruitment File Management for the City of Atlanta
What the City of Atlanta is buying
The City of Atlanta is looking for a secure, cloud-based electronic file management system. This system will be used by the Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department for recruitment, applicant tracking, background investigations, and related file management.
This is a pre-advertisement notice, meaning the full solicitation will follow. It is an opportunity for vendors to understand the city's needs and prepare for the upcoming bidding process.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is October 05, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
An optional virtual pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for September 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This meeting will provide more details and address questions from interested suppliers.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with demonstrated experience in providing, implementing, and supporting secure electronic recruitment, applicant tracking, background investigation, or file management systems. Experience with public-sector or public-safety organizations is specifically mentioned as important.
The procurement process will involve a two-phase approach: a qualification and system demonstration phase, followed by an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This suggests the City is looking for established solutions that can be proven through demonstration.
How to respond
To access the full details and learn how to respond, you need to view the original solicitation on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). The event number is PE-66062-NONST-2027-000000470.
Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Some Georgia events may route documents and responses to an external "Event Link" such as Team Georgia Marketplace; otherwise, submit your response as directed on the posting before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Given this is a pre-advertisement notice and an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's relevant experience with similar systems, especially those used by police or fire departments, or other public safety agencies. Highlight your system's security features and cloud-based capabilities.
Attend the optional pre-solicitation conference to gain a deeper understanding of the City of Atlanta's specific needs and to ask clarifying questions. This can help you tailor your response more effectively. Ensure your response addresses all aspects of recruitment, applicant tracking, and background investigation file management.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Atlanta; the original posting controls.