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EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No. 01620 – Business Consulting Services

Bidder: DatamanUSA, LLC____________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 6890 S Tucson Way, Suite 100,Centennial, CO 80112______ Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: Domestic Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): Domestic Foreign

Partnership: Domestic Foreign

Sole Proprietorship:

State of Formation: State of Colorado_______________________ Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Master Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Master Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION OR ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation.

Bidder certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor

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relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or (c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Master Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a bid.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid, attached hereto, is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing this bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation, or prospective Master Contract, and who was assisting in other than his or her official, public capacity. Neither does such a person nor any member of his or her immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of this bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of this bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies bidder’s willingness to comply with the Master Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Master Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of

Insurance with each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid

Certificate of Insurance with each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master Contract but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation

(Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance with each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master

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Contract and, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity.

OR

DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52

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12. PAY EQUALITY. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

PAY EQUALITY FOR SIMILARLY EMPLOYED WORKERS. Bidder’s similarly employed individuals are compensated as equals. For purposes of this provision, employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of whether employees are similarly employed. Bidder may allow differentials in compensation for its workers based in good faith on any of the following: a seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in compensation levels. A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but not be limited to, education, training, or experience that is: consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential. A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must be consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential.

OR

NO PAY EQUALITY FOR SIMILARLY EMPLOYED WORKERS. Bidder’s similarly employed individuals are NOT compensated as equals.

13. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS

FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR

EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

15. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

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DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

16. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship (e.g., Bidder is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership) certifies as follows (must check one):

CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

17. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Master Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), If awarded a Master Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder certifies that, as to the State, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions.

Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor.

Note: If the TIN is a SSN, provide only the last four (4) digits.

18. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in

RCW 39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, bidder must meet the following three (3) requirements:

1. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

2. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have either: (a) fifty (50) or fewer employees; or (b) gross revenue of less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually as reported on its federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three consecutive years).

3. Bidder must have certified its small business status in WEBS.

OR

NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is not a Washington Small Business as defined http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx

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in RCW 39.26.010.

19. VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a certified Veteran-Owned business under

RCW 43.60A.190 and is identified as such on WEBS (which is confirmed by the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs).

OR

NOT VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is not a certified Veteran-Owned business under RCW 43.60A.190.

20. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Master Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME: DATAMANUSA, LLC______________________________________________

Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Title: CEO and President_______________ Title of person signing certificate

Date: 01/19/2021_____________________

Nidhi Saxena_________________________ Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Place: Centennial, Colorado____________ Print city and state where signed

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESContractsTeamCedar@des.wa.gov mailto:DESContractsTeamCedar@des.wa.gov

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EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

Competitive Solicitation No.: 01620 – Business Consulting Services

Bidder: DatamanUSA, LLC

BIDDER INFORMATION

Legal name and address of Bidder:

Note: This must match information from Business License

DatamanUSA, LLC____________ Business Name 6890 S Tucson Way, Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80112_________ Address Centennial, CO 80112_________ City, State, Zip Code

Washington State Department of Revenue Registration Number:

Note: This is the Unified Business Identifier (UBI)

602 839 122_________________

Federal Tax ID No. (TIN):

Note: If your TIN is a Social Security number, provide only the last four digits.

84-155-2228________________

Is your firm certified as a minority or woman owned business with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises

(OMWBE)?

Yes No If yes, provide MWBE certification no.

M4F0023941

Is your firm a self-certified Washington State small business?

Note: See definitions of ‘microbusiness,’ ‘minibusiness,’ and ‘small business,” set forth in

RCW 39.26.010.

Yes No

If yes, what is your business size?

Small Mini Micro

Is your firm certified as Veteran Owned with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs?

Yes No If yes, provide WSDVA certification no.

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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Authorized Representative Name: Nidhi Saxena Email: Contact@datamanusa.com Phone: 720-201-5617

Contract Administrator Name: Nidhi Saxena Email: nidhisaxena@datamanusa.com Phone: 720-201-5617

Sales Reporting Representative Name: Nidhi Saxena Email: nidhisaxena@datamanusa.com Phone: 720-201-5617

Sales Reporting Alternate Name: Dipak Chaudhari Email : dipak.chaudhari@datamanusa.com Phone: 505-737-9080

Management Fee Representative Name: Nidhi Saxena Email: nidhisaxena@datamanusa.com Phone: 720-201-5617

Management Fee Contact Alternate Name: Dipak Chaudhari Email: dipak.chaudhari@datamanusa.com Phone: 505-737-9080

Address for Enterprise Services to send management fee invoices:

Company name: DatamanUSA, LLC Attn: Nidhi Saxena

Address: 6890 S Tucson Way, Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80112 City/State/Zip: Centennial, CO 80112

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ORDERING/SALES POINTS OF CONTACT (expand as necessary)

Name Phone Number E-mail Area of Responsibility

Nidhi Saxena, PMP President and Contract Manager

720-201-5617 nidhisaxena@datamanus a.com

Nidhi will provide Financial and contract management for State.

Nidhi will take an active role in quality control and is available to the State at all times.

Dipak Chaudhari Account Manager

505-737-9080 dipak.chaudhari@datama nusa.com

Dipak will oversee all delivery as well as support consultant screening, project delivery and client relationship management. Dipak will work with State to understand short and long term goals and prepare the Dataman team to deliver quality results to State.

Dipak will be the Account Manager and oversee all Account Management activities to meet the requirements of State.

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REFERENCES

Provide a minimum of two (2) commercial or government references for which bidder has delivered goods and/or services similar in scope as described in the Competitive Solicitation. Additional references may be required if Bidder intends to submit a bid for more than one category. See instructions in Exhibit C-1 – Bid Evaluation Criteria, Item No. 2 Experience.

Reference 1 – Organizational Development, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

State of Louisiana Office of Technology Services Deitra George, Project Manager 225-342-8965 Deitra.George@la.gov

Reference 2 – Organizational Development, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Paula Bracey, Assistant Director

(803) 898-0677 braceypj@dhec.sc.gov

Reference 1 – Change Management, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

Regional Transport District, Denver Avinash Chaudhari, Manager 901-651-8029 avinash.choudhary@rtd-denver.com

Reference 2 – Change Management, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

Regional Transport District, Denver Avinash Chaudhari, Manager 901-651-8029 avinash.choudhary@rtd-denver.com

Reference 1 – Management and Business Analysis, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

Regional Transport District, Denver Avinash Chaudhari, Manager 901-651-8029 avinash.choudhary@rtd-denver.com

Reference 2 – Management and Business Analysis, if applicable

Company Name:

Contact & Title:

Phone:

Email:

Regional Transport District, Denver Avinash Chaudhari, Manager 901-651-8029 avinash.choudhary@rtd-denver.com

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PURCHASE CARDS (I.E., CREDIT CARDS)

Please indicate which types of purchasing (credit) cards are accepted (note: any card fees must be included in the unit price of the bid):

Visa Master Card American Express Discover Other: Not Applicable

Return this Bidder’s Profile to Procurement Coordinator at:

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EXHIBIT A-3 - RESPONSIBLE BIDDER (COMPETENCIES)

Competitive Solicitation: No. 01620 – Business Consulting Services

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is important to Washington State must be present in the fabric of the work we do in all areas. For professional services, where outside entities are coming into and directing the work of our civil servants, it is essential that they align with these values. As a requirement for responsibility, your firm must attest to the state’s values and culture. This will become part of any resultant contract and Bidder will be required to meet or exceed the commitments listed herein.

ATTESTATION

☒ I and the named leader(s) below have read and understand the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies and the Enterprise DEI Competencies for all employees posted by the DEI Committee of the Office of Financial Management, and titled “Enterprise DEI Competencies – All Employees – A pathway for success [PDF]”. The named leader(s) below have the authority to, and shall ensure, that Bidder, Bidder’s employees, and Bidder’s subcontractors will follow the base expectation for values and culture established by Washington State. As Washington State continues to listen to our state family, this leader will enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within this organization. I will notify Enterprise Services within 30 days if these named leader(s) need to be changed.

Nidhi Saxena, CEO and President ___________ _________________________ 01/19/2021_____ Name, Title Signature Date

Name, Title Signature Date

Name, Title Signature Date https://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Training/LeadershipDevelopment/Leadership_Competencies.pdf?=420bb https://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Training/LeadershipDevelopment/Leadership_Competencies.pdf?=420bb https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-resources/dei-committee-documents https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-resources/dei-committee-documents

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CERTIFICATION

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME: DATAMANUSA,LLC____________________________________________________

Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Title: CEO and President_______________ Title of person signing certificate

Date: 01/19/2021_____________________

Nidhi Saxena___________________________ Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Place: Centennial, Colorado______________ Print city and state where signed

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

Bidder Name: DatamanUSA, LLC

EXHIBIT C - 2 – BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET / 01620-BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES

Categories that your company is bidding on (Mandatory, Not Scored)

Check the box(s) next to each category that your company is bidding on:

Organizational Development Change Management Management and Business Analysis

Bidder’s Organization (4 pages maximum) (150 points)

Founded in 2000, our company is a leader in providing comprehensive Business Consulting and IT Services that include Project Management, Software Development, Integration, and Management Consulting, Managed Services and Technical Staffing for both commercial and government organizations. During the last 20 years, over 1,200 associates have aided our clients in the deployment of successful diverse Information Technology solutions. Our company has the extensive, broad-based technical expertise required to deliver rapid solutions that are practical and customized for each application including the multi-platform (client/server and web) software applications, databases, systems support, such as Systems Development, Enterprise Architecture, IT Product, Project Management, Processes and Tools support and Infrastructure (server, application hosting etc.) support. Our company continues to keep abreast of latest technology trends and methodologies and has successfully continued to provide state-of- the-art services to our customers. Our company is a State of Washington certified M/WBE Company with public sector experience.

We have a strong focus on the public sector working with clients that include; State of Washington, University of Washington, Central Washington University, Washington Department of Transportation, Multnomah County, City of Aurora and City of San Marcos, TX, County of Santa Clara, City of Georgetown Texas, City of Broomfield, CO, City of Phoenix, Orange County Courts, Jefferson County Public Schools, Los Angeles Dept. of Building and Safety, Smith County Texas, Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology, Houston Metro, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, State of Maryland, State of New York, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, State of Vermont, Regional Transportation District-Denver, Denver International Airport, the US Air Force.

Our company has a unique understanding for delivery of Business Consulting and IT Staffing Services on Turnkey Basis to public sector organizations, given our continued outstanding service to government organizations across the country. We understand that every organization has a unique set of challenges and opportunities and we leverage our unique industry insights, honed through decades of experience in the technology sector, to deliver the talent and solutions necessary to achieve each client’s specific goals.

Backed by our high-impact professionals, we deliver tangible and meaningful results powered by solutions that help create, innovate and lead change. This focus on the public sector has given our company’s recruiting and delivery teams have a strong understanding of the unique business, and contract management needs of government agencies. Our company has been awarded similar government contracts as the prime vendor by over 50 federal, state and local government agencies.

Through our expanding national network, our company has helped thousands of candidates find rewarding technology jobs with businesses ranging from high-tech startups to all branches of government including federal, state, local, executive, legislative, courts, transit and higher education. Our clients rely on us to strengthen their competitive positions and each year we continue to add to our growing list of loyal customers.

Our company is a financially stable and debt free company. Our company has delivered over $70 million of On-Call Business Consulting Services, Staffing Services, IT Staff Augmentation Services, IT Professional Services, Managed Service Support, Technical Support, and Custom Software Development Solution.

Our company Cumulative Public Sector Revenue Distribution (Total - $70+ Million) Regional Transport District, Denver $8M Denver International Airport $2.5M Northrop Grumman $4.5M State of Washington $4M State of Colorado $10M+ State of New Jersey $454K Federal Agencies (Nationwide) $4M State of Vermont $700K State of South Carolina $1.5M State of Texas $5M State of Utah $1M Sprint / Nextel $800K State of New Mexico $1.5M State of Maryland $1M State of North Carolina $3M Commonwealth of Massachusetts $1.8M Commonwealth of Pennsylvania $420K Other Clients $25M+

Our areas of services Enterprises partner with us to plan, design, build and deploy intelligent enterprise solutions, leverage data for insight, and manage their data and systems. Our company provides a wide range of services which include:

Overview of our areas of services Business Consulting Services Our company helps our clients realize the full potential of their IT systems as they embark on major change and growth initiatives. Our team has an ability to see business through a technology lens and provide an objective perspective that helps our clients achieve the greatest potential with their IT resources and investments. Our IT Strategy consulting gives your IT department the tools to play a fundamental role as it partners with business. Our services which are relevant to this RFP include:

Organisational Development – Our company and resources are devoted to improving the functioning of our client’s employees, work units, culture, management and business systems, processes, and structure.

Change Management - Our Company’s change management approach is a systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of our client's goals, processes or technologies. Our resources are trained and qualified to implement strategies for effecting change, controlling change, and helping client and their employees to adapt to change.

Management And Business Analysis – Our company and resources are trained to identify and define solutions that will maximize the value delivered to our clients and stakeholders, with an emphasis on financial analysis. Our resources are trained to identify and articulate the need for change in how organizations work, and to facilitate that change. Our resources are trained and qualified to improve our client’s business and operations at an executive level, and maximize revenue and efficiency. Our resources utilize accepted analysis practices, to include the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide).

Information Technology Staffing Services Our company has expertise in attracting, recruiting and retaining qualified IT consultants. We use a set of proven and proactive approaches, processes, and tools that we have refined over our 20-year history to provide staff that are strong fit with our client’s technical needs and organizational culture. Our staffing approach uses meticulous screening process that pair our understanding of a staffing requirement with our best practices regarding delivering value to the private sector. Our culture, technology platform, and compensation approach are designed to identify, attract, and retain the best talent across a wide variety of job roles. Our recruiting, training, and staffing delivery processes are tuned for the idiosyncrasies of individual job roles. Our approach has garnered national recognition/awards for growth and achievement.

Our company has vast expertise and experience in sourcing, attracting and retaining the best IT professionals in the United States today. Our company has expertise across numerous industries and technologies. Our recruiting team and management team have decades of experience in the IT industry and have long-term relationships with candidates across the country.

Information Technology Solutions Our information technology solutions can deliver applications and maintenance solutions that are specifically designed to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Application Services ERP Solutions Workday Solutions Infrastructure Managed Services Public Sector Program

Management Enterprise Asset Management Solutions

Quality Assurance and Testing

State of Washington – A priority client We take pride in our ability to quickly meet our clients ever changing needs and makes a strategic effort to deliver individual projects using local resources to control travel costs. State of Washington is our priority client and we have a long history of 10 years of working with State of Washington. Working with State of Washington and its local agencies has helped us in gaining the experience and knowledge of the policies and process involved in servicing any contract. Additionally, we have built a huge database of local IT resources who are ready to start as and when needed by the clients in Washington. Here is the partial list of engagements with State of Washington agencies under DES ITPS Master Contract:

Partial list of State of Washington based Clients Washington Administrative

Offices of the Court Washington Department of

Agriculture Washington Technology

Solutions King County Washington State Patrol University of Washington

Washington Department of Licensing

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board

Washing State Department of Transportation

Employment Security Department

Central Washington University

Community Transit, Everett, WA

Our company Public Sector Center of Excellence Our company supports state government organizations in helping IT departments meet their ever-changing business needs. State government technology departments are challenged to meet business goals in an industry that is constantly evolving. We have worked with numerous state, city and county clients to execute sound strategies and deliver cutting edge technology solutions. We understand the unique challenges of state governments and have the experience to bring industry trends from across the globe to our clients. Our clients include:

State Government (Partial List) Washington State

Administrative Office of the Courts

Washington State Patrol Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation

Pennsylvania Department of

Revenue State of Vermont Pennsylvania

Department of Health State of Maryland Maryland Dept. of

Transportation Colorado Dept. of

Public Safety South Carolina Department of

Information Security

Massachusetts Executive Office of

Education

Colorado Department of Transportation

Massachusetts Dept.

of Transportation

Washington Department of Transportation

North Carolina Department of Transportation

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Colorado Motor

Vehicle Department Texas Office of the Attorney General

Oregon Department of Transportation

Colorado Dept. of Corrections

Texas Department of Aging and Disability

Services

North Carolina Motor Vehicle Department

Colorado Governor’s Office of Information

Technology

Colorado Dept. of Revenue

Local Government (Partial List) University of Washington

Washington Department of Transportation

Central Washington University

Williamson County Texas

Smith County Texas DART Orange County Transit City of Albuquerque City of Centennial City of Cincinnati City of Denver Houston Metro

Regional Transportation District-Denver

City and County of Boulder

City of San Marcos Texas

Denver International Airport

County of Santa Clara City of Broomfield, CO City of Phoenix Orange County Courts Community Transit, Everett, WA Los Angeles Dept. of Building and Safety

Los Angeles City Planning Dept.

Jefferson County Public Schools

City of Georgetown Texas

San Antonio Housing Authority Texas

NYSERDA Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Experience (4 pages for each category bid) (200 points)

Project 1 / Reference 1 - Organizational Development

Bidder is currently working on a project for state government office of technology services (OTS) on developing a long-term, comprehensive record and information management plan based upon clear, user-friendly guidelines and user trainings.

Goals - The state government office of technology services (OTS) was established as a means of recognizing cost savings through the consolidation of State IT assets and resources. The creation of OTS consolidated a wide variety of existing hardware platforms, operating systems, database management systems, networks, third party software, and custom applications. OTS leads the State’s technology procurement process in order to standardize technology over the entire organization, seek efficiencies of operations, maintenance, and scalability of new products introduced to the OTS suite of services which can eventually be offered to all in-scope agencies. The Office of Risk Management was statutorily established to be the State’s Property, Medical Malpractice, and Worker’s Compensation Insurer and to provide a Loss Management Program for State Agencies. ORM’s data/ records are held in several different formats both onsite at ORM and on a number of online platforms. ORM seeks resources to develop a long-term, comprehensive record and information management plan based upon clear, user-friendly guidelines.

Scope – OTS engaged services of the Bidder for the trainer for:

• Training users in a class or online environment

• Perform curriculum design and development

• Design and populate training databases

• Development of automated scripts

• Conduct training programs for general staff in areas of records and information management procedures, workflows, and policies

• Develop records and information management user guides and training materials.

Actions taken to achieve the goals – Bidder’s consultant is working on the project since September 2020 to January 2022. Bidder’s consultant is devoted to improving the functioning of OTS employees, work units, culture, management and business systems, processes, and structure. Bidder’s consultant is responsible for ensuring sustained learning and application of skills over a wide variety of situations.

Bidder’s consultant conducts workshops to support OTS team members in achieving a specific goals by providing training and guidance. Bidder’s consultant conducts trainings to increase the level of knowledge regarding a specific subject while also increasing effectiveness in the team. Bidder’s consultant is assisting top executives, managers to perform, learn, and effectively guide their teams to successfully reach desired goals and exceed individual and corporate expectations. Bidder’s consultant is facilitating solutions through interactive dialog with the client, and using discoveries to compile data, provide feedback to management, identify development opportunities, build awareness, set goals and create strategy plans, facilitate learning, support and encourage leaders over the long term.

Additionally, Bidder’s consultant is working towards improving communication and increasing collaboration. Bidder’s consultant is responsible for encouraging cooperation, teamwork, interdependence among team members.

Size of the company – The state government office of technology services (OTS) is an ancillary agency created in 2014 that strives to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional workforce.

Length of time and results - September 2020 to January 2022. Bidder consultant is currently working on the project. The project is on track and in budget and the client is very happy with the progress of the project and Bidder’s consultant.

Project 2 / Reference 2 - Organizational Development

Bidder is working on an engagement for the Organizational Development which include user training and coaching for the Immunizations Information system (IIS) for a state government DHEC (Client).

Goals - User training and coaching for the Immunizations Information system (IIS) for a state government

DHEC.

Scope - A state government Department of Health & Environmental Control hired services of a trainer of the Bidder to serve as a lead trainer to train end users how to use the immunizations information system (IIS) that was implemented statewide. Upon the completion of the IIS being implemented statewide, the DHEC legacy system will be retired. Trainer has been engaged for the end user training since February 2020.

Actions taken to achieve the goals - Extensive knowledge of leading and instructing end users on how to use a commercial off the shelf software system. The ability to develop software training materials and lead software application in person trainings, webinars and demonstrations of the software for end users both in person and remotely via webinars. The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and work effectively with users, vendors, and program staff. Weekly one on one meetings with the PMO clinical systems lead and the Assistant Director/IIS Manager, will be required, to provide a status update on the work completed.

Bidder’s consultant is devoted to improving the functioning of IIS employees, work units, culture, management and business systems, processes, and structure. Bidder’s consultant is responsible for ensuring sustained learning and application of skills over a wide variety of situations. Bidder’s consultant conducts workshops to support IIS team members in achieving a specific goals by providing training and guidance. Bidder’s consultant conducts trainings to increase the level of knowledge regarding a specific subject while also increasing effectiveness in the team. Bidder’s consultant is assisting top executives, managers to perform, learn, and effectively guide their teams to successfully reach desired goals and exceed individual and corporate expectations. Bidder’s consultant is facilitating solutions through interactive dialog with the client, and using discoveries to compile data, provide feedback to management, identify development opportunities, build awareness, set goals and create strategy plans, facilitate learning, support and encourage leaders over the long term.

Size of the company - State government Department of Health & Environmental Control is the government agency responsible for public health and the environment in the U.S. The agency's Director manages the day-to-day operations of the agency, while the Board of Health and Environmental Control is responsible for supervising DHEC's operations. With multiple offices in the state, DHEC operates health and environmental regional offices, as well as local health departments and clinics, to ensure that the many programs and services the agency provides meets the needs of local areas. Some services are available to all; some have eligibility requirements. Many are free, while others may carry a small charge to help cover expenses. Because each region has a custom mix of services, each local DHEC office may have a differing array of services available.

Length of time and results – Contractor was engaged from February 2020 to September 2020. The client was happy with Contractor’s work and engagement was extended till June 2021.

Project 1 / Reference 1 – Change Management

Bidder and our consultants implemented Workday HR & Payroll Implementation Services for a Regional Transportation Authority (Client).

Goals - Implement Workday’s HR and Payroll business processes/business requirements.

Scope - Implement Workday’s HR and Payroll business processes/business requirements for following modules.

• Human Capital Management

• Cloud Connect for Benefits *CCB)

• Payroll

• Time Tracking

• Learning

• Recruiting

Actions taken to achieve the goals –

Project Management - The implementation of a SaaS HRMS system required significant partnership between Implementation Partner and Client. Client and the Bidder worked together to define and document a detailed resource/staffing plan during the project initiation & planning phase. The Implementation Partner designated a project manager who worked collaboratively with CLIENT’s Project Team towards the success of the project. The Implementation Partner worked with CLIENT to determine and document a work breakdown structure of all necessary work items and resources to complete the implementation of the HR and Payroll system.

CLIENT’s Project/Program Manager maintained the overall work breakdown structure (WBS) and project plan. CLIENT and the Implementation Partner were responsible for coordinating and directing work activities for their respective resources. The project manager was responsible for risk management and associated mitigation strategies. The project manager was responsible for developing and executing an appropriate communication plan to keep the stakeholders informed regarding project status throughout the project lifecycle. The project managers facilitated the change control process as required.

Organizational Change Management - The Implementation Partner developed an organizational change management strategy including outlining the organizational changes that the initiative will bring, developing specific transition and communication strategies for the various stakeholder groups, and developing strategies for mitigating and managing major barriers for implementation. The Implementation Partner aligned with CLIENT counterpart(s) and communication support staff.

Business Process Re-Alignment - The Implementation Partner planed and conducted business process realignment, conducting facilitated workshops to align existing Human Resources, Payroll, and financial business processes with industry standards; identifying and documenting needed changes and demonstrating clearly how the proposed software will be implemented with these new processes. In addition, the Implementation Partner identified and documented processes that can’t be aligned with industry standards due to legislative / statutory requirements and explore and document alternative solutions. Implementation Partner led efforts for executing the scope as outlined in the cost proposal section.

Architectural Compliance - The Implementation Partner worked with CLIENT HR/Payroll departments as well as other departments within CLIENT Information Technology to communicate and establish technology strategy and policy necessary for deploying SaaS within the CLIENT’s architecture landscape.

Key areas of focus for the team were information security, identity management, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Business Intelligence (BI), scalability, reliability, availability and manageability.

Design - The Implementation Partner confirmed and validated the business requirements gathered.

Bidder was responsible for creating design documentation, specifications and configuration guides.

Fit/Gap Analysis - The Implementation Partner conducted a fit/gap analysis to compare the stated requirements against the SaaS application functionality (as specified in the requirements section). Based on this analysis, bidder provided recommendations for closing the gaps. These recommendations included business process or configuration changes. Customizations were recommended for critical business needs (prioritized, risk assessed). Traceability to the CLIENT requirements was required for vendor work product such as Fit/Gap analysis, test cases, etc. Cross-referenced numbering is recommended.

Build & Configure - The Implementation Partner maintained at least three environments; (1) Development, (2) Test/QA and (3) Production. The vendor was responsible for the configuration of the system and any development needed to meet the business requirements outlined.

Data Conversion - The Implementation Partner…