RFP: Thrive Regional Resource Hub Development
RFP: Thrive Regional Resource Hub Development
Position Summary
The Thrive Regional Resource Hub project is designed to provide a powerful resource for community leaders, economic developers, transportation planners, and environmental stakeholders. This platform will consolidate diverse datasets to enable data-driven decision-making, fostering a stronger, more connected, and resilient region.
The Thrive Regional Resource Hub will be a comprehensive online repository of our region's assets using Esri's ArcGIS framework. The Hub will overlap data relevant to Thrive's priority impact areas: Transportation & Infrastructure, Natural Treasures, and Community Prosperity.
The selected partner will demonstrate strong experience in building user-centered geospatial solutions with comprehensive data integration capabilities.
Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The selected partner will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive geospatial platform
using Esri’s ArcGIS framework that integrates regional data and meets the following
requirements:
- Data Integration and Mapping Capabilities
- Incorporate existing regional datasets related to transportation corridors, logistics hubs, environmental conservation areas, and economic opportunity zones.
- Enable user-uploaded data layers to enhance customization for individual users.
- Support real-time data feeds where available, ensuring the platform stays updated with key metrics.
- User Interface and Design
- Develop an intuitive, interactive platform for diverse user groups including municipal planners, business leaders, and non-technical community members.
- Ensure accessibility in accordance with ADA standards and inclusive design principles.
- Analytics and Visualization
- Develop visual tools that allow users to filter, layer, and analyze regional data for insights.
- Include dashboards that track key indicators aligned with Thrive’s core priorities: Transportation & Infrastructure, Natural Treasures, and Community Prosperity.
- Platform Sustainability and Maintenance
- Create a detailed plan for ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure the platform remains reliable and useful.
- Provide clear documentation for future developers and internal staff.
- Training and Support
- Deliver comprehensive training sessions for Thrive staff, partners, and end users.
- Develop user guides, video tutorials, and technical documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Deliverables
The successful applicant will agree to provide the following deliverables:
- Detailed project plan outlining timelines, milestones, and key activities.
- Fully functional ArcGIS-based geospatial platform with integrated data layers.
- Documentation on data management processes, architecture, and best practices for
maintenance. - Comprehensive user training materials and ongoing support plan.
- Commitment to monthly update meetings and quarterly progress reports.
- Final comprehensive report.
Compensation
To Apply
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Executive Summary: Outlining the scope and breadth of your RFP (1,000 word limit)
- Organizational Overview: Organization name, primary contact, and relevant experience in geospatial
development. - Technical Approach: Detailed description of the platform architecture, data integration strategy,
and user experience design. - Project Timeline: Include key milestones, development phases, and anticipated delivery dates.
- Budget and Cost Justification: Detailed budget including personnel costs, travel, technology licensing fees,
and any anticipated expenses. - Examples of Past Work: Highlight similar projects and provide references or case studies where
possible. - Team Qualifications: Describe the expertise of key team members, particularly in ArcGIS
implementation, geospatial data analysis, and user interface design.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Alignment with project goals and technical requirements (30%)
- Experience in ArcGIS platform development and data integration (25%)
- Strength of technical approach and feasibility (20%)
- Cost effectiveness and value for investment (15%)
- Organizational capacity and expertise (10%)
Timeline
- RFP Released: March 24, 2025
- Interested Parties Q&A: April, 21, 2025 (Virtual)
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
- Partner Selection Announcement: May 2025
- Project Kick-Off: June 2025
- Final Platform Delivery: June 2027
- Potential for Maintenance Contract through December 2029
Please submit proposals electronically in PDF format to arise@thriveregion.org by 5pm on
April 30, 2025. For questions regarding this RFP, please contact Shannon Millsaps, Chief Operating Officer,at smillsaps@thriveregion.org.
Why Work For Thrive
The Benefits Are Great
At Thrive, we value your well-being. That's why we offer a robust benefits package designed to support the whole you.
You’ll Meet Motivated People
In our initiatives, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who share Thrive’s commitment to responsible growth in the tri-state.
You’ll Explore Beautiful Places
Discover hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes in southern Appalachia as you support community efforts.
We Invest In Our Team
Just as we encourage growth from within communities, Thrive values professional growth on our team. We offer opportunities for leadership development.
About Thrive
Thrive Regional Partnership inspires responsible growth through conversation, connection, and collaboration across northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
Stewardship
Just as we steward the region’s natural and cultural resources, we are trusted stewards of Thrive’s time, financial and human resources.
Relationship-Building
Progress moves at the speed of trust, and trust is built when collaborative solutions are designed around the voices of the people we serve. We prioritize relationship-building and listening to the voices of our region as a critical foundation of our work.
Inclusiveness
We include, embrace and honor the cross-cultural diversity of our region and continually work to foster an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences throughout our entire 16-county region.
Results-Oriented
Our focus is on achieving measurable outcomes based on clear, strategic goals that align with our mission and purpose, rather than the appearance of results.
Quality
The quality of our work reflects the quality of our organization and the region’s aspirations.
Knowledge-Driven
We grow our knowledge to grow our work. We invest in the knowledge growth of our staff, volunteers, and general public of the tri-state region.
Not Sure You're The Right Fit?
We are always accepting resumes from interested candidates. If that’s you, please share your resume and brief letter of interest to info@thriveregion.org.