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PublicInput

πŸ“ Based in USA
πŸ›οΈ Government-Focused
πŸš€ Founded 2015

PublicInput is an American company providing online community engagement software specifically designed for local governments to gather resident feedback. The platform specializes in making civic participation accessible and inclusive, with features designed to reach traditionally underrepresented populations through multiple channels including web, mobile, SMS, and offline options.

🎯 Core Platform Features

πŸ“±Multi-Channel Engagement

Collect feedback through web forms, mobile apps, SMS text messaging, QR codes, and even offline paper forms that can be digitized.

🌐Language Accessibility

Built-in translation capabilities supporting 100+ languages to ensure all community members can participate regardless of language barriers.

πŸ“ŠSurvey & Polling Tools

Create customizable surveys, polls, and feedback forms with branching logic, multimedia support, and real-time response tracking.

πŸ—ΊοΈInteractive Mapping

Geographic feedback collection allowing residents to pin comments to specific locations on maps for infrastructure and planning projects.

πŸ“ˆAnalytics Dashboard

Real-time analytics with demographic breakdowns, sentiment analysis, and exportable reports for data-driven decision making.

β™ΏADA/WCAG Compliance

Fully compliant with accessibility standards including Section 508, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ensuring equal access for users with disabilities.

πŸ”— IBM Cloud Integration Points

βœ“ REST API for data exchange with IBM API Connect
βœ“ Single Sign-On via IBM Verify/App ID
βœ“ Data export to IBM Db2 Warehouse for analytics
βœ“ Webhook notifications to IBM Event Notifications
βœ“ Embedded widgets for OpenShift applications
βœ“ Bulk data import/export via secure file transfer

βœ… Owosso RFP Requirement Alignment

REQ-3.1
Multi-Channel Input: Native support for web, mobile, SMS, and offline channels meets the RFP's requirement for diverse engagement methods.
REQ-3.2
Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and built-in translation directly addresses equitable access requirements.
REQ-3.4
Analytics & Reporting: Pre-built dashboards with demographic analysis and sentiment scoring fulfills data-driven insights requirements.
REQ-3.8
Public Transparency: Public-facing results dashboards and project tracking capabilities support transparency objectives.

πŸ† Why PublicInput for Owosso?

  • 1. Government-Specific Design: Built exclusively for local government needs, not adapted from generic survey tools
  • 2. Proven Michigan Deployments: Already used by several Michigan municipalities with similar demographics
  • 3. Rapid Implementation: Pre-built templates and workflows enable 4-6 week deployment timelines
  • 4. Cost-Effective SaaS Model: Subscription pricing aligned with municipal budgets, no large upfront costs
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