PennDOT Mainframe Services

PennDOT seeks a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive managed‑service solution for its IBM‑compatible mainframe environment supporting roughly 100 applications, including mission‑critical systems such as vehicle registration and driver licensing. The contract will cover hosting, management, infrastructure support, 24×7 help‑desk operations, disaster recovery, and full security compliance (CJIS, IRS, DIS‑200). The award will be a 5‑year base term with the option to extend up to five additional one‑year terms and a possible three‑month extension. The solicitation emphasizes consumption‑based pricing, mandatory small diverse business (SDB) and veteran business enterprise (VBE) participation goals, and strict security and data‑location requirements (CONUS only). • Managed hosting, operation, and maintenance of PennDOT’s mainframe hardware and software. • 24×7 help‑desk, disaster‑recovery services, and security‑compliance (including CJIS, IRS, DIS‑200). • Consumption‑based pricing with transition efficiency, financial value, and service‑reliability objectives; SDB = 23 % and VBE = 3 % participation goals.