NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE.pdf

This is a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase document from the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The notice announces the proposed sole source acquisition of software maintenance and support services for existing enterprise systems. The procurement is intended to continue support for critical departmental applications without competitive bidding based on vendor-specific requirements and system compatibility. A 30-day public comment period is provided for interested parties to submit objections or alternative vendor recommendations prior to the sole source award. The contract term is anticipated to be 12 months from the effective date, with potential renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods at the state's discretion. No specific response deadline or bidders conference is indicated in the notice.

The procurement does not include set-aside requirements for small businesses or minority-owned enterprises. The incumbent vendor is identified as providing uninterrupted service continuity for mission-critical systems. Funding for this acquisition will be provided through the department's existing operational budget appropriations. The sole source justification is based on proprietary system requirements, specialized technical expertise required for implementation, and the cost-prohibitive nature of system migration to alternative vendors. Interested parties may submit written comments to the designated procurement official within the specified comment period regarding the proposed sole source award.