Addendum__6.pdf

This is an Addendum to a Request for Proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) in partnership with 16 Health Licensing Boards for ALIMS Customization, Modification, Support, and Maintenance. The addendum amends the original solicitation by extending the proposal submission deadline from August 25, 2026 to September 1, 2026, with responses required by 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The project encompasses ongoing development, integrations, enhancements, core code updates, modifications, and staff training for ALIMS, an e-licensing system currently managing approximately 902,853 active licenses across 109 license types. The anticipated contract term runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028, with options 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.

Vendors must submit an all-inclusive blended hourly rate for all positions expected to perform work and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience developing Microsoft .NET applications, with capability to work 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. Targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses are eligible for preference points equal to 12 percent of total available points. Responders must carry Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Network Security and Privacy Liability coverage at $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim. Evaluation uses a two-tier process with Tier 1 pass/fail requirements and Tier 2 scoring approach (300 points), qualifications and experience (500 points), accessibility (100 points), cost detail (100 points), interview and demonstration (600 points), and final cost evaluation (400 points). Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with the State anticipating completion of evaluation, negotiation, and selection by July 31, 2026.