Addendum__5.pdf

This Addendum #5 to the Request for Proposals is issued by the Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) in partnership with 16 Health Licensing Boards for the ALIMS Customization, Modification, Support, and Maintenance contract (SWIFT Event #2000018403). The addendum amends the original RFP by extending the proposal submission deadline from August 13, 2026 to August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract involves ongoing development, integrations, enhancements, core code updates, modifications, and staff training for ALIMS, an e-licensing system managing approximately 902,853 active licenses across 109 license types. The anticipated contract term is August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028, with an option to extend up to an additional three years in increments determined by the State. The State intends to award a single master contract under which work orders will be issued as needed for individual board projects.

Responders must submit an all-inclusive blended hourly rate for all positions expected to perform work and must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience developing Microsoft .NET applications with the existing technology stack including .NET, SQL Server, IIS, C#, Angular, and PrimeNG. All data storage, processing, and support operations must be performed within the continental United States with no foreign outsourcing permitted. Vendors must carry Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Network Security and Privacy Liability coverage at $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim. The State will award based on a two-tier evaluation process followed by interview and demonstration, with completion of evaluation, negotiation, and selection anticipated by July 31, 2026. Targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses are eligible for preference points equal to 12 percent of total available points. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal.