CQV_PitneyBowes.pdf

This document appears to be a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of New York for Contract Quality Validation (CQV) services. The RFP is seeking vendors to provide CQV services for the New York Office of General Services and various other state agencies. The scope of work includes performing CQV activities such as monitoring, testing, and validation of various IT systems and infrastructure. The RFP specifies that the contract term is for three years with two optional one-year renewals. Responses to the RFP are due on January 31, 2023, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 15, 2023.

The RFP outlines detailed pricing requirements, including hourly rates for CQV personnel, travel costs, and other direct expenses. It also indicates that small and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals, and that the state reserves the right to make multiple awards. The incumbent vendor for these services is Pitney Bowes, and the RFP notes that the current annual spend is approximately $5 million, funded through the state's IT budget.