DATA GOVERNANCE ASSESSMENT AND FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT

2026-11-03

The City of Rochester is implementing data governance through a strategic three - phase approach designed to build comprehensive data management capabilities : Phase 1 : ( This RFP ) Assessment and Framework Development • Pilot discovery and methodology for expansion • Development of municipal - appropriate data classification framework • Compliance gap analysis and risk assessment • Creation of comprehensive policy and procedure frameworks • Organizational structure design for sustainable governance • Implementation roadmap development for subsequent phases • Knowledge transfer to build internal capabilities Phase 2 ( Future Procurement ): Implementation and Deployment • Data governance tool selection and deployment ( based on Phase 1 recommendations ) • Policy implementation across all departments ( using Phase 1 frameworks ) • Comprehensive training and change management ( using Phase 1 training materials ) • Establishment of ongoing governance structure ( using Phase 1 organizational design ) • Data steward training and certification programs • Initial governance process execution and refinement Phase 3 ( Future Procurement ): Optimization and Advanced Capabilities • Advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities • Automated governance processes and monitoring • Integration with emerging technologies ( AI / ML readiness ) • Continuous improvement and governance maturity advancement • Advanced compliance monitoring and reporting • Strategic data utilization for decision - making

New Hampshire

2026-04-28