Get instant access

to solicitation details & future business opportunities.

Get Access

Vendor packages with access to similar open solicitations

Statewide

Matching bid notifications & access to all Statewide & Group bid details

Group

Matching bid notifications from participating agencies

Basic

Access participating agency bids

Basic Information

Reference Number

0000411317

Issuing Organization

County of Tulare

Owner Organization

TCiCT

Solicitation Type

RFI - Request for Information (Formal)

Solicitation Number

26-040

Title

RFI – AI Chatbot & Virtual Assistant Solutions for Tulare County

Source ID

PU.MU.USA.2488862.C14695101

Details

Location

United States, California, Tulare County

Delivery Point

Tulare County

Piggyback Contract

Description

The County of Tulare is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research regarding available Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot and Virtual Assistant solutions that may enhance customer service and public-facing support functions.

This RFI is being used solely to obtain general information from qualified suppliers regarding their products, services, capabilities, implementation approaches, and estimated costs. Information collected may assist the County in developing a future Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI.

This RFI will be advertised through Bidnet Direct; however, responses will not be submitted through Bidnet. Vendors interested in participating must email sportugal@tularecounty.ca.gov with their company name and primary contact information to receive the questionnaire and submission instructions.

Dates

Publication

02/02/2026 10:52 AM PST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

02/12/2026 02:00 PM PST

Contact Information

Shelley Martell

(559) 205-1100

tc_purchasing@tularecounty.ca.gov

Michael Fernandez

(559) 205-1100

tc_purchasing@tularecounty.ca.gov

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

No Pricing

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

How to Participate
Vendors interested in receiving the questionnaire and submission instructions must email sportugal@tularecounty.ca.gov with the following information:

Company name
Primary contact name
Contact email address

Disclaimer Please review solicitation specifications and requirements carefully.