MS-IFB/APD/2610-1270099/Background & Recruitment File Management System

The Atlanta Police Department (APD) and Atlanta Fire Rescue (AFRD) are seeking a vendor to design, develop, and implement an electronic file management system (EFMS) that will modernize the end‑to‑end application and background‑check process for sworn applicants. The contractor must define system requirements, deliver a fully functional software solution, provide implementation services, and support ongoing maintenance. The solution should integrate with existing city systems, ensure secure handling of sensitive background data, and improve workflow efficiency for recruitment personnel. • Scope includes requirements gathering, system design, software development, testing, deployment, training, and post‑implementation support. • Must support both APD and AFRD recruitment units and comply with applicable city, state, and federal data‑security regulations. • Deliverables: functional specifications, source code, user manuals, training sessions, and a maintenance plan. • Expected timeline from award to full deployment is not specified but will likely span several months. • Contract is open for bid from 2026‑10‑23 to 2026‑11‑06.