Community Challenges

Help improve city services and reduce costs through innovative solutions.

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Streamlined HR Approval Process
governance
Medium

Streamlined HR Approval Process

Help us optimize our HR approval workflow to reduce processing time and improve employee satisfaction.

Deadline
April 30, 2024
Reward
$125,000
15 responses 250 points
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Improve Recycling Center Efficiency
environment
Hard

Improve Recycling Center Efficiency

Help us lower costs 30% by optimizing our recycling center operations and improving sorting processes.

Deadline
May 15, 2024
Reward
$280,000
8 responses 400 points
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School Bus Route Optimization
infrastructure
Medium

School Bus Route Optimization

Design an efficient bus routing system to reduce fuel costs and ensure timely student pickup/dropoff.

Deadline
April 15, 2024
Reward
$180,000
22 responses 300 points
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Community Policing App
safety
Medium

Community Policing App

Develop a mobile app to improve communication between police officers and community members.

Deadline
May 30, 2024
Reward
$150,000
18 responses 350 points
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Library Resource Management
community
Easy

Library Resource Management

Create a system to optimize library resource allocation and improve book circulation efficiency.

Deadline
April 30, 2024
Reward
$95,000
12 responses 200 points
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Emergency Response Optimization
emergency
Hard

Emergency Response Optimization

Help reduce emergency response times through better route planning and resource allocation.

Deadline
June 15, 2024
Reward
$320,000
25 responses 450 points
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Smart Water Meter Implementation
infrastructure
Medium

Smart Water Meter Implementation

Design a plan to implement smart water meters across the city to reduce water waste and improve billing accuracy.

Deadline
May 10, 2024
Reward
$425,000
14 responses 375 points
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Parks Event Management System
community
Easy

Parks Event Management System

Create a digital system for managing park event permits and scheduling to reduce administrative overhead.

Deadline
April 20, 2024
Reward
$85,000
10 responses 175 points
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City Fleet Management
infrastructure
Hard

City Fleet Management

Develop a comprehensive system to track and optimize city vehicle usage and maintenance schedules.

Deadline
June 30, 2024
Reward
$290,000
16 responses 425 points
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Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Accessibility Upgrades
infrastructure
Medium

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Accessibility Upgrades

This project involves adding an ADA-compliant lift, constructing a new pool office, and creating a family changing room at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center (3210 King St.). Work includes replacing existing casework, a stairway and handrail, installing signage for new rooms, installing the new lift, and relocating utilities while keeping entrances and walkways open to the public during construction.

Deadline
February 26, 2025
Reward
$250,000
0 responses 300 points
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State of Good Repair (SGR) Milling and Paving Services
infrastructure
Medium

State of Good Repair (SGR) Milling and Paving Services

Help optimize roadway rehabilitation through milling and paving on South Van Dorn Street. The project covers two segments: (A) from Eisenhower Avenue to the S. Van Dorn Street Trail, and (B) from Duke Street to Holmes Run Parkway. Work includes mobilization, asphalt milling, asphalt placement, and pavement markings/restoration.

Deadline
March 13, 2025
Reward
$350,000
0 responses 350 points
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Security Guard Services
safety
Hard

Security Guard Services

Seeking a qualified firm to provide armed and unarmed security guard services at various City of Alexandria facilities. The contractor will supply trained security personnel to protect City buildings and facilities on a 24/7 or as-needed basis, including staffing entry posts, conducting routine patrols, monitoring security systems, and reporting incidents.

Deadline
March 11, 2025
Reward
$400,000
0 responses 450 points
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