RFI – AI Chatbot & Virtual Assistant Solutions for Tulare County

Solicitation No.

8264347112

Type / RFx

RFI

Status

Active

Level

county

Published Date

February 2, 2026

Due Date

February 12, 2026

NAICS Code

541512AI guide

Jurisdiction

County of Tulare

State

California

Agency

County of Tulare

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. **Solicitation Type**: RFI - Request for Information (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.MU.USA.2488862.C14695101 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **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 **Owner Organization**: TCiCT **Solicitation Number**: 26-040 **Reference Number**: 0000411317 **Pricing**: No Pricing **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |

1. February 2, 2026Published
2. February 12, 2026Responses Due