City and County of San Francisco - Products, Software, and Services powered by Emerging Technologies - RFQ 0000011726 (2026)
City of San FranciscoCity · San Francisco, CA- Due
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Amanda Wentworth
- (628) 652-1260
The 30-second brief
The City and County of San Francisco seeks qualified suppliers to create a prequalified pool of firms providing products, software, and services powered by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). This two-year pilot procurement framework enables departments to test solutions in a sandbox environment and evaluate risks before executing long-term contracts. Scope includes document management, natural language processing, chatbots, analytics, predictive tools, and safety analytics. Initial proposal deadline is June 26, 2026, with rolling monthly evaluations through December 2027. Minimum qualifications require two prior AI deployments, contract terms acknowledgment, and technical requirements review.
Satisfaction of Minimum Qualifications
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Summary
The City and County of San Francisco seeks qualified suppliers to create a prequalified pool of firms providing products, software, and services powered by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
This two-year pilot procurement framework enables departments to test solutions in a sandbox environment and evaluate risks before executing long-term contracts. Scope includes document management, natural language processing, chatbots, analytics, predictive tools, and safety analytics. Initial proposal deadline is June 26, 2026, with rolling monthly evaluations through December 2027. Minimum qualifications require two prior AI deployments, contract terms acknowledgment, and technical requirements review.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Satisfaction of Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Response Form
- Short-Form Contract Terms
- Long-Form Contract Amendment Terms
- Technical Requirements
- Submit to
- https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/
- Scope location
- San Francisco, CA
- Reported agency
- City and County of San Francisco
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of San Francisco?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 26, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/. For questions, contact Amanda Wentworth.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of San Francisco in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amanda Wentworth at (628) 652-1260. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Satisfaction of Minimum Qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Francisco?
All active and historical solicitations from City of San Francisco are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of San Francisco regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Response Form, Short-Form Contract Terms, Long-Form Contract Amendment Terms, Technical Requirements. Review the full document from City of San Francisco for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Francisco, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.