CN-700000-23017.pdf

Agency Term Contract

ATC-23-017

Enterprise Architect for OBIS Modernization

This Contract is between the State of Florida, Department of Corrections (“Department”), and ArnAmy, Inc. (“Contractor”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the Department and Contractor are collectively referred to herein as "Parties" and individually as a "Party," and capitalized terms shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Contract, unless otherwise defined herein;

WHEREAS, the Contractor responded to the Department’s Request for Quotes (RFQ), No: FDC RFQ-23-002; and

WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the Contractor’s Quote and enters into this Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of RFQ-23-002.

THEREFORE, and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

I. Definitions

A. Agency Term Contract (ATC or Contract): A written agreement between the Department and the Contractor that is mandatory for use by the entire Department and under which Purchase Orders (PO) shall be issued.

B. Business Day: Days Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

C. Contractor: The organization or individual providing services to the Department, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

D. Contract Administrator: The Department employee, or his/her designee, who serves as the liaison between the Contract Manager and the Department.

E. Contract Manager: The Department employee, or his/her designee, identified as the individual responsible for performance oversight and operational management of the Contract and serves as the liaison between Contractor and the Department.

F. Day: A calendar day, unless otherwise noted.

G. Department or FDC: The Florida Department of Corrections.

H. Purchasing Card (PCard): The State of Florida’s purchasing card program which utilizes the Visa platform.

II. Scope of Work

The staff augmentation services are to be provided by the Contractor pursuant to this Contract as defined and described in Information Technology Staff Augmentation 80101507-21-STC-ITSA, Exhibits A, and Exhibit B.

III. Contract Term

The initial term of this Contract is for five (5) years and shall begin on the last date on which it is signed by all Parties.

IV. Renewal Terms

The Department and the Contractor may renew the Contract in whole or in part, for a renewal term not to exceed five (5) years, or portions thereof, at the renewal pricing specified in the Contractor's original submission, upon mutual agreement of the Parties as set forth in the Contract. The Department may not be charged any costs relating to a renewal.

V. Contract

This Contract, together with the following attached documents (Exhibits), sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to such subject matter.

All Exhibits attached to this Contract are incorporated in their entirety and form as part of this Contract. The Contract has the following Exhibits:

a) Exhibit A: FDC RFQ-23-002 and all addenda, in reverse order of issuance; and

b) Exhibit B: Contractor’s Proposal

In case of conflict, the documents shall have priority in the order listed:

a) The Agency Term Contract

b) Exhibit A: FDC RFQ-23-002 and all Addenda, in reverse order of issuance; then

c) Exhibit B: Contractor’s Proposal

VI. Amendments

Unless otherwise provided herein, all modifications to this Contract must be in writing and signed by both Parties, except changes to Section VIII, below. Any future amendments of the Contract, which alter the definition of the services, or scope of work, shall define the services, or scope, in the same format as Exhibit A.

Notwithstanding the order listed in Section V., amendments issued after Contract execution may expressly change the provisions of the Contract. If an amendment expressly alters the Contract, then the most recent amendment will take precedence.

VII. Contract Notices

Unless otherwise required herein, the Parties shall provide all notices required or permitted by this Contract in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, or hand-delivery to the respective Parties. All notices shall be deemed received on the date of delivery.

Contract management notices to Section VIII, Contract Management, may be delivered by email to the Contractor's Representative as prescribed in Section VIII. All notices by email shall be deemed received when they are transmitted and not returned as undelivered or undeliverable.

VIII. Contract Management

The Department employee who is primarily responsible for maintaining the Contract Administration file is:

Contract Administrator Bureau of Procurement Florida Department of Corrections 501 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 327 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500 Telephone: (850) 717-3700 Email: Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com

The Contract Administrator will perform the following functions:

1. Maintain the official Contract Administration file;

2. Write and maintain this Contract and all amendments; and

3. Maintain records of all formal Contract correspondence between the Department and the Contractor as provided by the Contract Manager for filing in the Contract Administration file.

The Contract Manager is:

Ashley Hollett, Contract Manager Office of Information Technology Florida Department of Corrections 501 S. Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500 Telephone: (850) 717-3306 Email: Ashley.Hollett@fdc.myflorida.com mailto:Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com mailto:Ashley.Hollett@fdc.myflorida.com

The Contract Manager will perform the following functions:

1. Maintain a Contract Management file;

2. Serve as the liaison between the Department and the Contractor;

3. Enforce performance of the Contract terms and conditions;

4. Monitor and evaluate the Contractor’s performance to ensure services conform to the

Contract requirements;

5. Request all amendments, renewals, and terminations of this Contract, and implement management of any Contract changes;

6. Exercise applicable remedies, as appropriate, when the Contractor’s performance is deficient; and

7. Evaluate the Contractor’s performance upon completion of this Contract. This evaluation will be placed in the Contract file and will be considered if this Contract is subsequently used as a reference in future procurements.

For each Purchase Order issued by the Department, the individual listed as “On Behalf Of” shall serve as a local Contract coordinator, and will perform the following functions:

1. Verify the receipt of deliverables from the Contractor;

2. Review, verify, and approve invoices from the Contractor;

3. Monitor the quality of services and commodities being delivered;

4. Monitor the budget to ensure funds are available through the Contract term; and

5. Serve as the liaison between the Department, Contract Manager, and Contractor relating to quality and delivery.

The Department may appoint a different Contract Administrator or Contract Manager, which will not require an amendment to the Contract, by sending written notice to the Contractor. The Contractor shall address all communication relating to the Contract to the Contract Manager.

The Contractor has assigned the following individuals(s) to serve as the Contractor’s Representative for this Contract:

Datta Kadam ArnAmy, Inc.

3678 Mossy Creek Lane Tallahassee, FL 32311 Telephone: (850) 345-8856 Email: Datta.Kadam@arnamy.com

The Department will direct all questions and customer service issues concerning this Contract to the Contractor's Representative above. It will be the Contractor’s Representative’s responsibility to coordinate with necessary Department personnel, as required, to answer questions and resolve issues. The Contractor must provide written notice to the Contract Manager if a new employee is designated as the Contractor’s Representative for this Contract mailto:Datta.Kadam@arnamy.com

IX. Termination

A. Termination at Will

Either Party may terminate this Contract at will upon no less than 30 Days’ written notice unless a shorter period is mutually agreed upon by both Parties. A Party shall deliver notice by certified mail (return receipt requested), by other delivery methods whereby an original signature is obtained, or in person with proof of delivery.

B. Termination Due to Lack of Funds

If funds to finance this Contract become unavailable, the Department may terminate the Contract upon no less than 24 hours’ written notice to the Contractor. The Department will deliver notice by certified mail (return receipt requested), by other delivery methods whereby an original signature is obtained, or in person with proof of delivery. The Department shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds.

C. Termination for Cause

If a breach of this Contract occurs by the Contractor, the Department may terminate the Contract for cause. The Department may elect to afford, at its exclusive option, an opportunity for the Contractor to cure the breach within 30 Days upon written notice by the Department. Any breach of this Contract still left uncured by the Contractor after the Department has elected to provide 30 Days to cure (remedy) the breach may result in the Department's termination of this Contract upon 24 hours’ written notice by the Department. If the Department does not elect to allow the Contractor to cure a breach (e.g., instances of egregious Contractor conduct or other Contractor actions which may be harmful to the Department), the Department may immediately terminate this Contract for cause, upon 24 hours’ written notice to the Contractor, as described in this section. Notice shall be delivered by certified mail (return receipt requested), in person with proof of delivery, or by another delivery method whereby an original signature is obtained. If applicable, the Department may employ the default provisions in Section 287.1351, F.S. The provisions herein do not limit the Department's right to remedies at law or in equity.

D. Termination for Unauthorized Employment

The Contractor’s violation of Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall be grounds for unilateral cancellation of this Contract.

X. Assignment

The Contractor shall not assign its duties or rights under this Contract to another Party without the prior written approval of the Department. The Department shall, at all times, be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties, and obligations under this Contract to another governmental agency of the State of Florida upon providing written notice to the Contractor.

XI. Subcontracts

The Contractor may, with the prior written consent of the Department, enter into written subcontracts for delivery or performance of services, as indicated in this Contract. No subcontract, into which the Contractor enters for the performance of any of its duties under the Contract, shall in any way relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for the performance of the Contract. All subcontractors, regardless of function, shall comply with the Department’s security requirements, including background checks, and all other Contract requirements. The Department is not authorized to make payments to the subcontractor for services or commodities provided under the Contract.

The Contractor shall make all payments to subcontractors. If the Contractor utilizes a subcontractor, the Contractor shall pay the subcontractor within seven (7) Business Days after any payment is received from the Department, per Section 287.0585, F.S. It is understood, and agreed upon, that the Department shall not be held accountable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract, and that the Contractor is solely responsible to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities under the Contract. If the Contractor fails to pay the subcontractor within seven (7) Business Days, the Contractor shall pay the penalty to the subcontractor in the amount of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the amount due, per Day, from the expiration of the period allowed herein for payment. Such penalty shall be in addition to actual payments owed and shall not exceed 15% of the outstanding balance due.

XII. Additions/Deletions

During the term of the Contract, the Department reserves the right to add or delete services and commodities, when considered to be in its best interest and general scope of the Contract. Pricing shall be comparable to amounts awarded. Further, the Department reserves the right to add or delete institutions and/or satellite facilities to the list of delivery locations.

XIII. Other Conditions

A. Public Records

The Contractor agrees to: (a) keep and maintain public records required by the Department in order to perform the Contract; (b) upon request from the Department’s custodian of public records, provide the Department with a copy of the related records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, F.S. or as otherwise provided by law; (c) ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Contract term and following completion of the Contract, if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the Department upon Contract expiration or termination; and (d) upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost, to the Department all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the Department to perform the Contract. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the Department upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the Department, upon request from the Department’s custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the Department. Pursuant to Section 287.058(1)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), the Department is allowed to unilaterally cancel the Contract for refusal by the Contractor to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material made or received by the Contractor in conjunction with the Contract, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a) of Art. I of the State Constitution and Section 119.07(1), F.S.

If the Contractor has questions regarding the application of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, to the Contractor’s duty to provide public records relating to this Contract, contact the custodian of public records at:

Florida Department of Corrections ATTN: Public Records Unit 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500 Telephone: (850) 412-2664 Fax: (850) 922-4355 Website: https://floridadoc.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(mxurvkh n004wtw1eymm15f4x))/SupportHome.aspx

B. Confidentiality

The Contractor shall ensure all staff assigned to this Contract maintain confidentiality with reference to services in accordance with applicable local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The Department and the Contractor agree that all information and records obtained in the course of providing services under this Contract shall be subject to confidentiality and disclosure provisions of applicable federal and State statutes and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

The Contractor agrees to keep all Department personnel information (i.e., Department staff telephone numbers, addresses, etc.) strictly confidential and shall not disclose said information to any person or entity, unless released to do so, in writing, by the Department.

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C. Disputes

Any dispute concerning the performance of this Contract shall be resolved informally by the Parties. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be reduced to writing and delivered to the Department's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or designee.

The Department's CFO, or designee, shall decide the dispute, reduce the decision to writing, and deliver a copy to the Contractor’s Representative, the Contract Manager, and the Contract Administrator.

D. Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Contractor shall report any violations of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Federal Rule 28 C.F.R Part 115 to the Contract Manager immediately.

E. Insurance

The Contractor agrees to provide adequate insurance coverage on a comprehensive basis and to hold such insurance at all times during the existence of this Contract. The Contractor accepts full responsibility for identifying and determining the type(s) and extent of insurance necessary to provide reasonable financial protection for the Contractor and the Department under this Contract. Upon the execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Contract Manager, written verification of such insurance coverage. Such coverage may be provided by a self-insurance program established and operating under the laws of the State of Florida. The Department reserves the right to require additional insurance where appropriate.

If the Contractor is a State agency or subdivision as defined in Section 768.28, F.S., the Contractor shall furnish the Department, upon request, written verification of liability protection in accordance with Section 768.28, F.S. Nothing herein shall be construed to extend any Party's liability beyond that provided in Section 768.28, F.S.

F. Independent Contractor Status

This Contract does not create an employee/employer relationship between the Parties.

The Parties are independent contractors under this Contract and neither is the employee of the other for all purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the State Workers’ Compensation Act, and the State’s unemployment insurance law. The Parties shall each retain sole and absolute discretion in the judgment of the manner and means of carrying out their Contract duties. Services and commodities provided by each Party under this Contract shall be subject to the supervision of the other Party. In performing this Contract, neither Party nor its agents shall act as officers, employees, or agents of the other Party. The Parties agree that they are separate and independent business enterprises, and that each can pursue other opportunities.

This Contract shall not be construed as creating any joint venture or partnership between the Parties, and neither Party will be liable for any obligation incurred by the other Party, including, but not limited to, unpaid wages and overtime premiums.

G. Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be liable for loss or damage suffered as a result of any delay or failure in performance under this Contract or interruption of performance resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, fire, explosions, earthquakes, floods, water, wind, lightning, civil or military authority, pandemics, acts of public enemy, war, riots, civil disturbances, insurrections, strikes, or labor disputes.

H. Annual Appropriation

The State’s and the Department's duty to pay for commodities or services under this Contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. The costs of services paid under any other contract or from any other source are not eligible for payment under this Contract.

I. Cooperation with Inspector General

In accordance with Section 20.055(5), F.S., the Contractor understands and will comply with its duty to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing concerning this Contract.

J. Cooperation with the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives

In accordance with Section 287.058(7), F.S., the Contractor agrees to disclose any requested information, relevant to the performance of this Contract, to members or staff of the Florida Senate or Florida House of Representatives, as required by the Florida Legislature. The Contractor is strictly prohibited from enforcing any nondisclosure clauses conflictive with this requirement.

K. Scrutinized Companies Contractor Certification

The Contractor certifies they are not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created under Section 215.4725, F.S., and they are not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel. If the Contract exceeds $1,000,000.00 in total, not including renewal years, the Contractor certifies that they are not listed on either 1) the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, or 2) the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List created under Section 215.473, F.S., and further certifies they are not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, as stated in Section 287.135(2)(b)2, F.S. Pursuant to Sections 287.135(5), F.S., and 287.135(3), F.S., the Contractor agrees the Department may immediately terminate the Contract for cause if the Contractor is found to have submitted a false certification or if the Contractor is placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, or has engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria during the term of the Contract. Any company that submits a bid or proposal for a contract or intends to enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local governmental entity for commodities or services, of any amount, must certify that the company is not participating in a boycott of Israel.

L. Vendor Ombudsman

A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Florida Department of Financial Services. The duties of this office include acting as an advocate for Vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a State agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted by calling the Florida Department of Financial Services’ at (850) 413-5516 or toll-free at 800-342-2762.

M. Payment and Invoicing

Pricing for the Contract will be at a fixed rate or percentage discount, whichever is lower. The Department will compensate the Contractor for the delivery of commodities and/or services. All charges must be billed in arrears, in accordance with Section 215.422, F.S. The Contractor must include any and all supporting documentation, as well as its name, mailing address, tax identification (ID) number/FEIN, PO number, items provided, and the quantity of items.

N. State Licensing Requirements

As applicable, all entities defined under Chapter 607, 617, or 620, F.S., seeking to do business with the Department shall be on file and in good standing with the Florida Department of State, or provide certification of exemption from this requirement.

O. MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) Registration

All Vendors doing business with the State as defined in Section 287.012, F.S., must register in the MFMP Vendor Information Portal (VIP) system unless exempted under Rule 60A-1.031, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). State agencies shall not agree to purchase commodities or contractual services with any Vendor not registered in MFMP unless exempted by rule. A Vendor not currently registered in MFMP shall do so within five (5) days of award. Vendors may complete their MFMP registrations at:

http://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Vendors needing assistance regarding their MFMP registration may contact the MFMP Customer Service Desk at 1-866-352-3776 or vendorhelp@myfloridamarketplace.com.

Per Section 287.057(24)(c), F.S. and Rule 60A-1.031, F.A.C., Vendors must pay a small transaction fee on all payments they receive from the State, unless exempt under Rule 60A-1.031, F.A.C. This transaction fee is non-refundable, and the failure of a http://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ mailto:vendorhelp@myfloridamarketplace.com

Vendor to pay as required may result in their exclusion of future business opportunities with the State.

P. Substitute W-9

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all Contractors doing business with the State to submit a Substitute W-9 Form electronically. To submit Forms, find frequently asked questions, and receive other assistance, Contractors can visit https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com. For additional help, Contractors may contact DFS at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com.

Q. E-Verify

Every public employer, contractor, and subcontractor shall register with and use the E-Verify system, https://www.e-verify.gov/employers, to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. A public employer, contractor, or subcontractor shall not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system in accordance with Section 448.095, F.S.

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Datta Kadam

02/06/2023

Enterprise Architect for OBIS Modernization

Exhibit A

1. Request For Quote (RFQ)

FDC-RFQ-23-002

1.1. State Term Contract (STC)

Contract # 80101507-21-STC-ITSA

1.2. Job # 7610

Job Family: BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND PLANNING

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Job Status: New

General Experience Expectations:

Responsibilities of the Technical Architect (TA) include the following:

Creating the technical architecture documents of all the interacting applications in the current integrated solutions, depicting applications, interfaces, and information flow currently in place; Documenting the current architectural standards followed by the mainframe, web, and mobile solutions currently in place; Creating optimized, flexible, and sustainable standard operating environment documents for various types of applications (web-based, mobile, etc.) and infrastructure components (compute resources, connectivity components) to minimize the spread of tools and environments;

Creating the architectural standards for the technologies to be used in the to-be solutions for agency infrastructure and security requirement compliance; Creating the technical architecture documents for the interacting applications in the to-be integrated solution, depicting the agency applications, modernized legacy systems, interfaces, and information flow; Creating methods for compliance architecture, such as data storage, metadata management, and change control. Determining and implementing build versus buy strategies, planning for personnel mentorship, and developing the business strategy for providing IT resources; Evaluating internal functions, business development strategies, and IT processes then presenting options for improvements to optimize business workflows; Creating business architecture models to reflect the agency goals and creating implementation plans; Actively participate in each stage of discovery, development, and implementation of an optimal architecture for the modernized legacy systems; Validating and verifying compliance of vendor solutions; Evaluating systems to ensure an overall robustness and identifying discrepancies or vulnerabilities; Review, create, and maintain concurrency of architecture documents and validating new system implementations against the architecture requirements; Oversee, review, and ensure that new solution designs are compliant with the agency's standard operating environments considering all facets of IT infrastructure; Setting the direction and approach for integrating information applications and programs; Cataloging, developing, coordinating, communicating, and maintaining the architectural models and relevant documentation; Enforcing the agency enterprise architecture models, representations, capabilities, and components to meet the business and technology activities; Evaluating the proposed solutions to reduce the total cost of ownership considering development and operational costs in IT and the business units; Identifying needs and organizing training for existing legacy system staff to improve staff’s knowledge and skills required to manage the modernized system; Providing business architecture and systems processing guidance; Ensuring the efficiency, security, and support of the agency goals;

and work closely with the Department’s Information Security Manager to ensure all security requirements satisfied.

1.3. Purpose

The Department OIT is issuing this RFQ to define the scope and requirements of this Task Order pursuant to the State Term Contract (STC) for IT Staff Augmentation Services, # 80101507-21-STC-ITSA.

The responsive Vendor shall provide the Department with a Candidate for the following Staff Augmentation position as identified in STC # 80101507-21-STC-ITSA. The Department reserves the right to secure multiple positions from this job advertisement, as needed.

Number of positions currently being procured with this RFQ-23-002 for Job # 7610: one (1)

2. Term/Description/Scope of Work

2.1. Term

The anticipated term for this Staff Augmentation position is TBD through June 30, 2023, with four (4) possible one (1) year renewal terms, not to exceed 12 months from the expiration of the current State Term Contract (STC) # 80101507-21-STC-ITSA.

Additionally, any current PO will be terminated upon execution of a new STC, if that STC requires issuance of a new RFQ. The Department anticipates executing an Agency Term Contract (ATC) to the awarded vendor.

This RFQ will combine all hours for a total of 1,505 hours for the current fiscal year (FY) and 2,000 hours for each of the following terms. A Purchase Order (PO) shall be submitted annually for each fiscal year FY.

This position will support the Department's Offender Based Information System (OBIS) Modernization project and is expected to be needed for five (5) years.

2.2. Description/Deliverables

The Department's OIT is seeking the services of an experienced Enterprise Architect.

The Candidate will be required to successfully complete tasks in relation to the Scope of work in Section 2.3 below.

2.3. Scope of Work/Job Characteristics

The Enterprise Architect will serve as the principal coordinator of all technical aspects of integrated solutions performing the following:

• Serve as the technical liaison between agency business users and contracted service vendors;

• Provide hands-on leadership for design of re-engineered processes;

• Provide periodic reports to internal and external stakeholders on compliance of new solutions and processes in relation to enterprise architecture standards;

• Maintain all technical architectural artifacts in a shared repository with version history;

• Participate in Business Requirements gathering sessions;

• Lead the development of business process improvements with recommendations for enterprise architecture standards; and

• Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

3. Work Environment

3.1. Location

The work shall be conducted onsite with the Department's OIT in the Carlton Building, at 501 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

3.2. Provided Equipment

The Department shall provide furnished office space, computer equipment, licensed software, access to the Department's network, and internet access.

The Department is seeking a full-time, on-site, Enterprise Architect throughout the contract term of this RFQ. The position’s required education, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications are described in Sections 4.1 through 4.3 below, and must be verifiable in the Candidate’s resume.

NOTE: Any successful Candidate with access to the Department's network is required to complete the Department's Security Awareness Training within 30 calendar days of hire.

4. Requirements/Qualifications

4.1. Education Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

4.2. Required Qualifications

The Department prefers the Candidate has the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field;

• Experience in architecting complex IT systems;

• Proficiency with technical design and analytical skills;

• Experience leading technical teams in large-scale projects with components of infrastructure improvements and software development;

• Experience with the Software Lifecycle Development Cycle;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills;

• Good leadership and motivational skills; and

• Experience in modeling and graphical representations.

NOTE: In addition to the above list, all selected Candidates must successfully complete a Level II Background Check and successfully complete CJIS security awareness training.

4.3. Preferred Qualifications

The Department prefers the Candidate has the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• Experience in modernizing & migrating applications from legacy systems;

• Experience in architecting optimal solutions for migrating applications to the cloud, preferably Azure or Amazon Web Services;

• Experience in containerization of applications;

• Building application integrations using APIs; and

• Experience in building integrations between applications on different hardware platforms.

5. Instructions to Respondents

The Vendor shall ensure any Candidate submitted for this position can successfully perform the defined Scope of Work in Section 2.3 and meets all the required education and qualifications described above in Sections 4.1 and 4.2.

5.1. Submitting a Candidate

Each Vendor may submit one (1) Candidate for this position.

Vendors will fill out the name of their Candidate and attach the following:

• Candidate's Resume along with any supporting documentation, if desired (i.e. skills matrix, recommendations, etc.)

• Signed Resume Self-Certification Form (Exhibit F)

The Department shall only consider a Vendor's Candidate under the RFQ for which they are submitted. The Department is filling several positions with similar job descriptions, and if the Vendor would like for their Candidate to be submitted for more than one open RFQ position, the Vendor must submit that Candidate ON EACH RFQ.

NOTE: The Department prefers to receive Candidate required and preferred skills/experience in a Vendor-created skills matrix.

5.2. Submitting a "No Bid"

If a Vendor plans to submit a "No Bid" for this RFQ, they may do so by clicking the "Decline to Respond" button. This will serve as their "No Bid" response; they will not need to send an additional message through the Message Board.

5.3. Deadline to Submit

The deadline to submit Candidates for FDC-RFQ-23-002 is September 9, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

5.4. MFMP Support

For questions regarding this application's functionality, please contact the MFMP Customer Service Desk at 866-352-3776.

5.5. RFQ Support

Any questions that may arise relating to this RFQ should be directed via email to this RFQ's message board. Vendors may also contact the Department at purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com, or 850-717-3700.

6. Candidate Information/Attachments (Maximum Attachment Size: 20MB)

6.1. Exhibit F

Exhibit F Form as described in Section 5.1 must be downloaded, completed, signed and uploaded with each Candidate's resume. Resume Self-Certification Form (Exhibit F)

6.2. Candidate(s) Information

NOTE: The Vendor shall submit Exhibit F, Candidate's resume, and any supporting documentation as one (1) combined pdf document for their selected RFQ Candidate.

7. Pricing and Invoicing

7.1. Vendor's Invoicing for Payment

The successful Vendor shall invoice the Department monthly for its services. The invoice must include detail(s) sufficient for the Department to perform a pre-audit and post-audit along with any necessary supporting documentation.

The Vendor may supply electronic invoices (eInvoices) in lieu of paper-based invoices for those transactions processed through MFMP. The Vendor may work with the MFMP management team to obtain specific requirements of the three (3) mechanisms available for eInvoicing to establish one.

7.2. Paying the Vendor

The successful Candidate will be paid on a fixed hourly rate in accordance with the Vendor’s quoted price, which shall be no higher than the maximum rate established in the STC, and will be subject to the conditions of Acceptance of Work set forth in this

RFQ.

7.3. Hourly Rates

Rates are effective for work on an hourly basis.

7.4. Billable Hours

Billable hours should be limited to 40 hours per week, unless pre-approved by the Department’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), or designee.

7.5. Travel Expenses

Travel expenses are not reimbursable unless specifically authorized by the Department in writing, and may be reimbursed only in accordance with Section 112.061, F.S.

7.6. Invoicing or Contractual Services Questions

Once awarded, questions regarding invoices or services should be directed to:

Ashley Hollett, Contract Manager Florida Department of Corrections Office of Information Technology 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-717-3306

8. Basis of Award

A Purchase Order (PO) will be awarded to the responsible and responsive Vendor whose quote is assessed as providing the best value to the State.

Enterprise Architecture Consultant

Enterprise Architect for OBIS Modernization

Exhibit B

Anuj Shahi

I have 15+ years of Enterprise Architecture Consulting experience using EA Tools. I have implemented 8 large EA Projects and currently working on United Bank of Nigeria, for Architecture Capability Maturity Assessment and Service Enhancement initiatives.

• Expertise on Implementing EA in Banking, BPO, and Government Agency

• Knowledge of Reference Models to address EA needs of any Industry.

• Supporting CXOs in articulating Drivers and Strategies and conversion to

Architecture Viewpoints

EXPERIENCE

Principal Enterprise Architect at Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN), Commercial Banking November 2019 - PRESENT

While working as a Chief Enterprise architect at UBN, I have been part of various initiatives like

1. ACMM assessment

2. ITSM for Account Opening and Fund Transfer function

3. Assist CIO for Business and IT alignment

4. Mentoring Team to be a great EA

Enterprise Architect at CC&C Solutions September 2013 - October 2019

1. Capability Roadmap for Governmental Agencies

2. Attrition Control for Sutherland using Performance incentivisation techniques proposed by APQC.

3. Network Topology creation for FGB UAE using iServer 15.0 EA Tool.

4. Organizational Governance implementation using iServer 15.0 for ADIB UAE.

5. Architecture Roadmap creation for BINER, Sweden for Farm Equipment manufacturing business in Europe.

6. ArchiMate 3.0 based Model creation for ADCB UAE.

shahianuj@hotmail.com 404-940-3275

4740 SHILOH CROSSING

WAY.CUMMING,GA 30040

SKILLS

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

• EA Tool based implementation

• VISUALIZATION

• Architecture Roadmap

• Visual Gap Analysis

• EA Tool Selection

EA TOOLs - Hands-on

• ARCHI

• SPARX

• BIZZDESIGN

• iServer 15.0

CERTIFICATIONS

• TOGAF® 9

• ArchiMate 3.0

• IT4IT Foundation mailto:shahianuj@hotmail.com

Solution Architect at Infosys, USA September 2007 - December 2009

1. Infrastructure re-hosting and assuaging its impact on Data and Applications.

2. Monetization during settlement of Retail payment settlement

3. Basel -2 compliance data excavation strategy

Solution Architect at NIIT Technology, USA May 20073- August 2007

1. Life Insurance Data Processing System support to address 700 annuities.

2. Member Documentation Management and Support

EDUCATION

Jun 1991 – Mar 1994 IIM Calcutta West Bengal, India General Management, MBA Grade “B”

Aug 1983 – Jul 1987 BITS Pilani Rajasthan, India M. SC. (Tech) Engineering Technology CGPA 7.2

RECONIZATIONS

• LEAD EA Expert Digital India

• MOST VALUABLE

PERFORMER AWARD - at Infosys – Customer Delight and Branding Category – In recognition of the outstanding achievement – by exemplifying excellence in creativity, initiative, change and result orientation

• UNSTOPPABLE AWARD - at NIIT Technologies USA – I provided best solutions to Insurance customer by understanding Business Scenario and implementing target Data Architecture, Application Architecture for RMD statutory reporting. It brought me great laurels from client

Skills Matrix Consultant Name: Anuj Kumar Shahi

Skill Name PR73291-R6910 - Job #7610, Enterprise Architect

The primary function of the Enterprise Architect

• Serve as the technical liaison between agency business users and contracted service vendors.

• Provide hands-on leadership for design of re-engineered processes.

• Provide periodic reports to internal and external stakeholders on compliance of new solutions and processes in relation to enterprise architecture standards.

• Maintain all technical architectural artifacts in a shared repository with version history.

• Participate in Business Requirements gathering sessions.

• Lead the development of business process improvements with recommendations for enterprise architecture standards.

• Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

Required Skills

Experience (years)

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Enter name and year of the degree:

MSc.(Tech) Engineering Technology

Experience in architecting complex IT systems. 18 years

Proficiency with technical design and analytical skills. Expert

Experience leading technical teams in large-scale projects with components of infrastructure improvements and software development.

18 years

Experience with the Software Lifecycle Development Cycle.

22 years

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Very good

Good leadership and motivational skills. Very good

Experience in modeling and graphical representations. 12 years

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in modernizing & migrating applications from legacy systems.

18 years

Experience in architecting optimal solutions for migrating applications to the cloud, preferably Azure or Amazon Web Services.

2 years

Experience in containerization of applications. 2 years

Building application integrations using APIs. 10 years

Experience in building integrations between applications on different hardware platforms.

18 years