Data Architect

Data Architect

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The purpose of this RFP is to engage a technology firm that can provide a data architect to develop a plan/roadmap to create a data warehouse to Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) individual department data sets to a single platform and begin to leverage structured data to make data driven decisions. The Architect will also develop a proof of concept with 2 departments and provide step by step process for adding additional departments to the data warehouse.

Scope of Work

The selected vendor/consultant will be expected to perform the following services:

• Assess current data architecture, platforms, and data flows
• Design target-state data architecture (e.g., cloud, hybrid, or on-prem)
• Define data models, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
• Recommend tools, technologies, and best practices
• Conduct interviews with data owners/data custodians in various departments including Engineering, Public Safety, Data Analytics, Operations, and Technology teams
• Provide implementation roadmap and technical documentation

Deliverables

• Current-state and target-state AI-ready (BI/ML) architecture diagrams
• Data architecture standards and design principles
• Technology and tooling recommendations
• Implementation roadmap with milestones. Final architecture documentation and knowledge transfer
• Project will commence approximately April 1, 2026 and it is anticipated that a final report will be issued July 1, 2026

Resource Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technology/Data Architect with specific expertise in ETL
• Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., cloud, data lakes, data warehouses)
• Experience with data governance, security, and compliance
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Relevant certifications or case studies (preferred)