Description
The State of West Virginia is soliciting proposals to establish an open-end contract for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) services for the West Virginia Integrated Eligibility System (IES), also known as People's Access to Help (WV PATH) system. The contract will be for a period of up to 10 years, with the option for renewal. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing M&O services, including maintenance, support, and implementation of deferred and/or new requirements. The vendor will also be required to support the State's strategic priorities, including eliminating reliance on the State's mainframe infrastructure, achieving full compliance with Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) federal requirements, and delivering Child Support (CS) system modernization and certification.
Some key points to consider:
* The contract will be a fixed-price contract, with a fixed monthly M&O fee and separate funding pools for enhancements and modifications.
* The vendor will be required to provide a labor rate card, with fully loaded hourly labor rates for all personnel.
* The vendor will be required to provide a basis of estimate, explaining how proposed hourly rates were developed.
* The contract will include provisions for federally funded procurements.