IT Research and Advisory Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Everett, Washington, United StatesPosted 30 days agoDeadline: April 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency requests proposals for IT research and advisory services to guide technology strategy and provide expert access for its leadership team.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide independent technology research and advisory services
Must be able to support a team of up to seven IT professional advisors
Must be able to perform research on spontaneous requests via email or video conference
Must comply with Snohomish County non-discrimination policies
Must not be currently suspended or debarred by any Federal Department or Agency
Must provide at least three references from local or similarly sized customers
Must maintain required insurance coverage including General Liability and Professional Liability
Must submit a separate cost proposal

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $450,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Public announcement: April 7th, 2026

Questions due: April 14th, 2026

Proposals due: April 23rd, 2026

Highest ranked list: May 25th, 2026

Begin demonstrations: June 1st, 2026

Begin negotiations: June 8th, 2026

Execute contract: September 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 14th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Snohomish County

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority located in Everett, Washington seeks qualified firms to provide independent IT research and advisory services. The selected vendor will support the agency's C-level and VP/manager-level personnel with expert guidance on technology trends and strategies.

The scope of work includes offering research and analysis to identify current technology developments and assist in setting the agency's overall technology strategy. Additionally, firms must provide access to recognized industry experts, enabling agency leaders to establish direction and best practices for technology planning. The contract will be awarded for a term of one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.