IT Hardware, Software, and Services (OB#A1)

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Optional Use Contract STS026863 provides a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle for Information Technology hardware, software, and related services. This contract covers a broad range of technology procurement needs, including computer equipment, software, maintenance and support services, and computer-related professional services. The vehicle is designed to support state agencies, institutions of higher education, and registered cooperative purchasing members, offering a streamlined approach to acquiring essential IT resources across multiple UNSPSC categories such as software (43230000), computer equipment (43210000), and computer services (81110000).

The contract is awarded to Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC and will remain in effect from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2034, with a statewide State and Local Government (S&LG) contract classification. As a Waiver of Competitive Selection contract, it includes a 0.75% revenue share paid quarterly to the state to cover administrative costs. Pricing is based on the contractor's catalog, with provisions for potential adjustments to ensure competitive and fair pricing. The contract provides flexibility for state agencies while maintaining specific procurement precedence, requiring agencies to first consider designated state programs like Ohio Penal Industries before utilizing this optional use contract.