About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Milwaukee seeks proposals for a vendor service contract to provide IT professional services on an as-needed basis across a three-year contract term. Contractors will supply qualified personnel for disciplines including applications development, ERP, GIS, infrastructure support, database and network administration, help desk support, SharePoint, Workday, and program management. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible, and proposers must include a Contractor Compliance Plan meeting a 25 percent Small Business Enterprise participation requirement. Proposers must submit all questions through the Bonfire portal by 4:30 PM CT on November 24, 2026. Submissions must be uploaded to the Bonfire portal before 4:30 PM CT on December 30, 2026. An evaluation team will score written proposals up to 90 points, with up to 10 additional points available if the buyer conducts interviews, and multiple contracts may be awarded.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Milwaukee
- Solicitation No.
- 22010
Scope of work
- Provide qualified IT personnel across proposed labor categories on an as-needed basis
- Support enterprise applications, ERP systems, Workday, and GIS
- Deliver infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud technology support
- Submit current resumes and staff for individual project assignments upon City request
- Execute deliverables identified by the City for specific assignments
- Provide regular status updates, progress reports, and issue and risk logs
- Execute the City Non-Disclosure Agreement and satisfy security screenings
- Provide key account management personnel as single points of contact
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with Response Requirements | PASS/FAIL |
| Technical Qualifications and Relevant Experience | 20 Points |
| Qualifications of Proposed Personnel | 20 Points |
| Technical and Staffing Approach | 20 Points |
| Cost Proposal | 15 Points |
| Organizational Capacity and References | 15 Points |
| Interview / Presentation (if conducted) | 10 points |
| Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Bonus | 5 to 10 Points |
| Certified City of Milwaukee SBE Bonus | Up to 5 Points |
| Socially Responsible Contractor (SRC) Bonus | Up to 5 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing comparable IT professional services, including public-sector experience
- Completed summary of comparable projects within the past five (5) years
- Personnel possessing education, certifications, and experience identified in Appendix B
- Minimum 25% participation by City of Milwaukee-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE)
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Page
- Table of Contents
- Signed original RFP binding signature page and addenda
- All applicable pages of the RFP document
- Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information Form
- Company Profile
- Technical Qualifications and Experience
- Resumes for current employees proposed for each labor category
- Copies of all applicable licenses and certifications
- Appendix A – Cost Proposal
Key dates
- Questions due
- 11/24/2026 @ 4:30 PM CST
- Answers to Questions Posted Online via an Addendum
- 12/17/2026
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT
- Evaluation of Proposals
- 01/27/2027
- Follow-up Interviews (If Required)
- 02/05/2027
- Award of Contract
- 03/08/2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Upload digitally via Bonfire prior to the closing deadline; upload the Cost Proposal as a separate file named APPENDIX A_YOUR FIRM NAME_Cost Proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) years from the date of award with two (2) options for one (1) year periods upon mutual consent
- Set-aside / preference
- 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirement for City of Milwaukee-certified SBEs only
- Place of performance
- On-site, remotely, or in a hybrid capacity as determined by the City per assignment; City facilities located in Milwaukee, WI
- Insurance and bonding
- Successful Proposers must furnish an original, manually signed Certificate of Insurance compliant with the City's Insurance Requirements posted on Bonfire prior to commencing work.