When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.

It was issued by County Of Orange. The work is located in Santa Ana, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Digital agency or software development firm with public sector experience. Proven capability in user research, UX/UI design, and accessibility-focused service design. Full-stack development team with expertise in front-end, back-end, APIs, and database architecture. Experience integrating solutions with enterprise and third-party government systems. Quality assurance and testing practice for complex digital platforms. Demonstrated artificial intelligence and machine learning strategy and implementation expertise. Familiarity with responsible AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. Capacity to support multi-department, enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Digital Development Services (Due July 28, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Santa Ana, California, United StatesPosted: July 18th, 2026Deadline: July 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A county government authority in Orange, California is seeking vendors to deliver end-to-end digital development services for departmental transformation initiatives. The scope spans discovery, design, development, testing, systems integration, and AI strategy and implementation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to do business in Orange County, California
Must have a minimum of five years of cumulative, recent experience delivering services in at least one of the service categories
Must have experience delivering at least two similar digital services projects within the last five years
Must possess valid licenses and certifications in accordance with the requirements
Must have a valid D-U-N-S number prior to contract award
Must have a valid UEI number and full registration prior to contract award
Must pass all IT security requirements
Must comply with the County's Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference requirements if applicable

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP Solicitation: July 17th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: July 23rd, 2026

RFP Submittal Closing: July 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 23rd, 2026

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Issuing Agency

County Of Orange

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Orange, California is seeking qualified vendors to provide digital development services in support of digital transformation initiatives across County departments. The contract is intended to give departments access to specialized digital service providers capable of supporting the full project lifecycle, from initial discovery and design through deployment, analytics, and artificial intelligence implementation.

Requested services include digital service discovery to identify user needs, system requirements, constraints, and strategic goals before development begins. The scope also includes digital service design, covering research, wireframing, prototyping, accessibility, and user-centered validation activities to create functional digital experiences.

Additional requirements include front-end and back-end development, database design and configuration, and integration with existing County systems, platforms, and third-party services. The opportunity also covers quality assurance and testing, interoperability services, program integrity services, and artificial intelligence strategy and implementation, including AI roadmaps, governance frameworks, risk management, ethics policies, compliance documentation, and development of AI and machine learning solutions.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by County Of Orange. The work is located in Santa Ana, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Digital agency or software development firm with public sector experience
Proven capability in user research, UX/UI design, and accessibility-focused service design
Full-stack development team with expertise in front-end, back-end, APIs, and database architecture
Experience integrating solutions with enterprise and third-party government systems
Quality assurance and testing practice for complex digital platforms
Demonstrated artificial intelligence and machine learning strategy and implementation expertise
Familiarity with responsible AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
Capacity to support multi-department, enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives

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