MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES RFP TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF CITYWIDE
MUNICIPAL ID PROGRAM
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Seeking firms with expertise in program design,
IT security and privacy
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BOSTON - Monday,
January 23, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the release of a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to assess the demand and study the feasibility of
implementing a municipal ID program in Boston, including an evaluation plan.
A municipal ID program would enable Boston to issue ID cards to its
residents, many of whom face barriers to obtaining government-issued forms of
identification.
"We are committed
to creating a more inclusive and accessible city for all Bostonians,"
said Mayor Walsh. "This RFP will allow Boston to determine if a
municipal ID program would be beneficial to our residents, particularly the
elderly, students and immigrants who may not have access to traditional means
of identification like driver's licenses. This study will help us best serve
all of Boston's residents."
The RFP seeks a
consultant to develop possible program designs that incorporate the latest
technology standards in IT security, privacy and confidentiality as well as
integrate efficiently with existing City services. The City will determine if
a municipal ID program is possible, and if so, what option best meets the
needs of Bostonians and fulfills Mayor Walsh's mission to create a more
welcoming and equitable city.
Proposals must be
submitted by February 28, 2017 through the City's Supplier Portal. A
final proposal will be selected by the end of March. The City expects the
selected consultant to begin working immediately, and to conduct the study
within a six month timeframe.
"A municipal ID
program is an opportunity to improve the lives of the City's most vulnerable
residents, while providing tangible benefits for all Bostonians," said
Felix Arroyo, Chief of Health and Human Services. "This study will help
us better understand how to tailor a potential program to the needs of all
Boston's residents."
A successful and
viable municipal ID program would be an opportunity for the City of Boston to
help residents more fully engage in civic life by increasing their access to
city services, banking options, the City's renowned cultural institutions,
and more. Municipal ID programs are also designed to increase public safety
by giving residents a means of interfacing with law enforcement officers with
confidence, thus promoting lasting relationships of trust between public
safety officials and the communities they serve.
For more information
about the Boston Municipal ID Feasibility Study, visit the City's Supplier
Portal: boston.gov/procurement and access EV00003956.
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