State Technology Cost Analysis Architecture Compliance

• This is not a specific RFP, but rather guidelines for IT procurement submissions to the State Technology Cost Analysis office Key points: 1. Applies to all IT procurements ≥$100,000 2. Covers IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for: - Pure IT products/services - Mixed procurements where the IT portion may be ≥$100,000 3. Process Requirements: - Must be submitted to State Technology Planning (STP) for approval - STP has 10 business days for review - STP must provide approval letter to Office of State Procurement before bid release - Timeline extensions require mutual agreement between agency and STP 4. Mandatory Compliance: - All submissions must include specific language about compliance with state's Shared Technical Architecture Program - Must adhere to policies/standards approved by Governor's Office