City of Lancaster Co-Parenting Application Pilot Program RFP 2026
City of LancasterCity · Lancaster, CA- Due
- Mar 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lancaster Purchasing Department
The 30-second brief
The City of Lancaster is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to partner in providing an innovative, technology-enabled co-parenting application/platform as part of a Pilot Program. The goal is to support families experiencing separation or divorce, reduce court involvement, improve co-parent communication, and de-escalate high-conflict situations.
Secure, Cloud-based co-parenting application/platform, Multilingual support, Inline photo and file sharing, Communication management and conflict prevention, One-way announcements, Scheduling/exchanges/logistics tools, Financial and expense tracking, Documentation/evidence/court reporting, Read receipts, Private parent journals, Role-based access, Safety/risk detection, Analytics, Pilot implementation and support, Comprehensive evaluation report.
Quality, performance and effectiveness of the solution; Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI); Proposer experience; Cost to the City and Proposed Revenue Sharing Model
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Summary
The City of Lancaster is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to partner in providing an innovative, technology-enabled co-parenting application/platform as part of a Pilot Program.
The goal is to support families experiencing separation or divorce, reduce court involvement, improve co-parent communication, and de-escalate high-conflict situations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Quality, performance and effectiveness of the solution
- Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Proposer experience
- Cost to the City and Proposed Revenue Sharing Model
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Secure
- Cloud-based co-parenting application/platform
- Multilingual support
- Inline photo and file sharing
- Communication management and conflict prevention
- One-way announcements
- Scheduling/exchanges/logistics tools
- Financial and expense tracking
- Documentation/evidence/court reporting
- Read receipts
- Private parent journals
- Role-based access
- Safety/risk detection
- Analytics
- Pilot implementation and support
- Comprehensive evaluation report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signature Sheet, California Levine Act Statement
- Scope location
- Lancaster, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lancaster?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Lancaster Purchasing Department.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lancaster 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 RFP 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 Lancaster Purchasing Department. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Secure, Cloud-based co-parenting application/platform, Multilingual support, Inline photo and file sharing, Communication management and conflict prevention, One-way announcements, Scheduling/exchanges/logistics tools, Financial and expense tracking, Documentation/evidence/court reporting, Read rece. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Quality, performance and effectiveness of the solution; Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI); Proposer experience; Cost to the City and Proposed Revenue Sharing Model" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lancaster?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lancaster are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lancaster regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Signature Sheet, California Levine Act Statement. Review the full document from City of Lancaster for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lancaster, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.