Bid guide
How to bid on Salt Lake City's Public Safety Scheduling and Timekeeping System RFI
What Salt Lake City is buying and why it matters
Salt Lake City Corporation is looking for information on public safety scheduling and timekeeping systems. This is a Request for Information (RFI), meaning the city is exploring options and gathering details from the market. It is not a direct request for bids to purchase a system or award a contract at this time. However, responding to an RFI can help your company understand the city's needs and potentially influence future solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your response to this RFI is August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. This is the final time by which all information must be submitted. After this deadline, the city will no longer accept responses.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is suitable for technology firms specializing in scheduling software, timekeeping systems, and solutions tailored for public safety agencies. Companies with experience in government contracts or those looking to enter the public sector market in Utah may find this opportunity relevant. The category for this opportunity is technology.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to go to Utah's U3P procurement portal. The opportunity's detail page can be viewed publicly without an account. To download files and submit your response, you will need to register a free vendor account on Bonfire, which handles the documents and submissions for this portal.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on clearly describing your system's capabilities, features, and how it addresses common challenges in public safety scheduling and timekeeping. Highlight any unique aspects of your solution that could benefit a municipal public safety department. Provide concise and relevant information, as the city is primarily seeking to understand the market's offerings. Ensure your response is submitted well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
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 Salt Lake City Corporation; the original posting controls.