The City of Aurora seeks a qualified firm to develop an AI-powered, browser-based chatbot to assist with Aurora Water's technical specification manuals. The solution can be custom-built within Aurora's Microsoft tenant (ideally using Azure) or an off-the-shelf product. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet by October 14, 2026. A nonmandatory preproposal conference is scheduled for September 28, 2026. The solution must provide high accuracy, cite relevant sections/pages, and be maintainable by city staff.
Proposals shall be submitted electronically only through the rocky mountain epurchasing system website aka bidnet @www. bidnetdirect. com colorado no later than 4: 00 p. m. mdt, october 14, 2026.
Fees will be paid to provider in installments, as set out in the sow, with each installment being conditioned on citys acceptance andprovider achieving the corresponding milestone.
Proposer should describe their warranty and how all software and professional services are warranted.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: evaluation criterion points product evaluation and demonstration this includes but is not limited to 20 points
Proposers should describe their qualification. explain how past work and experience has positioned you to deliver the best possible solution for this rfp.
Failure to provide such information may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive.
Aurora water anticipates that proposed solutions will fall within a price range of 25, 000 to 50, 000, inclusive of development, implementation, and the first year of hosting if applicable.