Description
The West Virginia Lottery is seeking a vendor to design, supply, install, operate, and maintain a Modern Retail Central Gaming System. The contract covers hardware, software, services, and a service‑fee calculated as a percentage of net lottery sales. The vendor must provide warehousing, distribution, sales accounting, system conversion, ongoing operations, and support—including hotlines for retailers and players. Evaluation will be based on technical merit (70 % of score) and cost (30 %). The solicitation prohibits online submissions; all bids must be delivered in paper or fax form. Key dates: solicitation issued 2026‑10‑01, questions due 2026‑11‑05, bid opening 2027‑01‑14 at 1:30 PM ET. No pre‑bid meeting is scheduled.
• Provide turnkey central gaming system (hardware, software, network, backup data center)
• Install, test, and certify system; migrate from existing platform
• Operate system and supply consumables, hotlines, and player support
• Charge a base service fee as a % of net sales (estimated $215 M annual sales)
• Submit separate technical and cost proposals (sealed) by 2027‑01‑14
• Meet mandatory technical requirements and pass a minimum 70 % technical score