Long Beach ‘flips the script’ on tech procurement with open pitch programme

Long Beach has launched a new programme that enables vendors to pitch ideas and technology solutions even when the city hasn’t issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) or challenge.

The programme is part of Long Beach’s smart city initiative.

Lea Eriksen, City of Long Beach

“Pitch Long Beach! provides a clear process for innovative and emerging technology ideas to be pitched to the city,” said Lea Eriksen, CIO and Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Long Beach. “It also helps the city identify potential partners that can implement exploratory projects that, if successful, can be scaled into longer term projects.”

The Californian city is regularly approached by compa...