GIS Solutions for Local Government

Affordable. Adaptable. Accessible.

Civic Vanguard delivers GIS expertise and the CivQuest platform. Tell it what you need and let it handle the work, securely against your ArcGIS® environment.

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Works with your existing ArcGIS® environment

Our mission is to serve those who serve our communities

Through the CivQuest platform, local governments ask in everyday language and get answers, alerts, and edits back from their existing ArcGIS® environment, so teams can plan, manage, and measure the investments they make in their communities.

Our software and services give public servants the right tools to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of their community.

Decades of experience delivering measurable outcomes at the intersection of spatial data and technology
30+
Years Experience
50+
Local Government Clients
100%
ArcGIS® Compatible
∞
Intelligent Automation

Our Services

Comprehensive GIS Solutions

From strategic planning to daily operations, we provide the expertise local governments need to maximize their GIS investments.

Assessment & Strategic Planning

Full lifecycle planning services including data audits, stakeholder interviews, needs assessment, and strategic budgeting to build a roadmap for your GIS success.

Data Audit Needs Assessment Budgeting

ArcGIS® Solutions & Support

Expert maintenance and support for your Esri infrastructure. We handle upgrades, patches, and configuration for ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, AGOL, and Geodatabases.

Enterprise & Portal ArcGIS Online Upgrades

Data Management

Comprehensive tools and services for mapping, asset tracking, and field data collection, ensuring your spatial data is accurate, consistent, and reliable.

Field Collection Asset Tracking Data Quality

GIS Operations

Ongoing managed services to support your daily operations. From system administration to user support, we ensure your GIS environment operates efficiently.

Managed Services System Admin User Support

CivQuest

Four products. One platform. Your GIS.

Atlas

A web mapping portal for staff and the public. Ask in everyday language and get answers and data back, on a map, table, or in chat. No GIS expertise required.

Natural language search Chat, map & table modes Collaborative markup Webmap driven
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Forge

Securely integrated with your ArcGIS® environment, Forge gives GIS professionals agentic tools to understand conditions, edit features, maintain data quality, and continuously improve their GIS operations.

Secure ArcGIS integration Agentic GIS workflows Guided edits & maintenance Continuous improvement insights
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Notify

Automated email and text alerts driven by your GIS. Configure once, let it run. Stakeholders stay informed.

Email & SMS delivery Scheduled feeds Data geofencing Subscriber management
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Compass

The shared operations hub where CivQuest and your team manage remote GIS data processes, stakeholder tickets, and community feedback together.

Relay process management Stakeholder ticketing Issue management Stakeholder feedback
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Trusted by Local Governments

A growing roster of local governments, agencies, and public-sector partners. Millions of citizens and stakeholders access our client sites every year. Browse the roster to explore their work with CivQuest.

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Esri State and Local Government Specialty

Built for Local Government GIS

We understand the unique challenges of municipal and county GIS operations. Our platform integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure: no data migration, no duplicate systems, no disruption to your workflows.

ArcGIS® Online
ArcGIS® Enterprise
Feature Services
OAuth / SSO
Web Maps
Real-time Data

Our Team

Seasoned Veterans

Decades of experience navigating both public and private sectors, building software that resonates with real-world challenges.

Jamie Christensen

Jamie Christensen

Founder

30+ years leading projects at the intersection of spatial data, technology innovation, and data management. Founded WorldView Solutions, acquired by Gannett Fleming in 2018.

Brett Jones

Brett Jones, CSM, GISP

Senior Analyst

Certified Scrum Master and GIS Professional with 18+ years in project management, geospatial analysis, and technical consulting for government clients.

Elizabeth Kibler

Elizabeth Kibler, CSM

Account Manager

Certified Scrum Master overseeing delivery across all client accounts, managing budgets, timelines, and contract compliance for SaaS engagements.