PB C/O JPMC IBM GSA

The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking to extend its contract with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) for hardware, software, maintenance, and services. The contract is a piggyback contract, utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) contract GS-35F-110DA. The extension is for 3 years, through December 20, 2028, with an estimated spend of $80,000,000. The services provided under this contract are essential to the uninterrupted operation of numerous statewide programs. Key points to consider: • The contract includes IBM hardware, maintenance, cloud services, and professional services. • The State has leveraged this contract to secure more favorable pricing through volume discounts. • The contract supports critical systems, including unemployment insurance benefits, disease surveillance, and healthcare services. • The extension is in the best interest of the State, as it provides uninterrupted access to critical IBM supplies and services at the lowest price and more efficiently than conducting several individual procurements.