Q_A_Addendum_1.pdf

MALIA M. COHEN

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER

October 29, 2024

To All Prospective Bidders:

Addendum 1 to Request for Proposal (RFP) EEOS90724: Consulting – Process Reengineer

The purpose of this addendum is to notify potential bidders of the State Controller’s Office response to questions received for RFP Primary EEOS90724. Due to the questions received, the following sections have been changed within the solicitation document and Attachment 22, KS Minimum and Desirable Qualifications workbook.

# CHANGE

1. RFP Section I. General Information, B. Minimum Qualifications, Item 2. Key Staff Minimum Qualifications (KSMQs), b.

- KSMQ “b”: A Certified Business Analyst certificate will be accepted for one key staff, rather than each.

2. RFP Section I. General Information, C. Proposal Requirements and Information, Item 3.

Technical Proposal, c. Key Staff Desirable Qualifications (KSDQs)

- Revised from 42 to 50 points

- Added KSDQ “3”: Multiple Key Staff have a Certified Business Analyst certificate that is certified through an accredited entity such as the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or the Project Management Institute (PMI). This certification must be current and valid at the time of review of proposals. A copy of the certification must be provided. Four points will be awarded up to two Key Staff, for a maximum of 8 points.

3. RFP Section I. General Information, E. Evaluation Process, Item 3.c. Technical Proposal Evaluation and Scoring, 2)

- Revised the correct point total

4. RFP Section I. General Information, Evaluation Worksheet, C. Technical Proposal Evaluation and Scoring, Phase three – Technical Evaluation

- Revised minimum score needed to progress to: 206 out of 275 (75%).

5. RFP Section I. General Information, Evaluation Worksheet, C. Technical Proposal Evaluation and Scoring, Item 2. Key Staff Desirable Qualifications table has been revised to add:

- Key Staff Desirable Qualification added: Multiple Key Staff have a Certified Business Analyst certificate that is certified through an accredited entity such as the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or the Project Management Institute (PMI). This certification must be current and valid at the time of review of proposals. A copy of the certification must be provided. Four points will be awarded up to two Key Staff, for a maximum of 8 points.

MALIA M. COHEN

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER

6. RFP Section I. General Information, Evaluation Worksheet, Item C. Technical Proposal Evaluation and Scoring, Phase 5 – Cost Opening and Evaluation

- Score Total table revised to include new Key Staff Desirable Qualifications points available (50), Minimum of 206 points, and new Technical Evaluation subtotal (275).

Questions and Answers

1. Is there an incumbent?

Response: No this is a new service. There is no incumbent.

2. Will the state consider moving the mandatory KSMQ 2 certified Business Analyst certificate (IIBA or PMI) to KSDQ 3 desirable qualifications? Attachment 22

Response: The KSMQ 2 requirement will be adjusted to require at least one analyst be certified. An additional KSDQ will be added for the Business Analyst certificate (IIBA or PMI).

3. If 1 candidate has the KSMQ 2 certified Business Analyst certificate (IIBA or PMI certificate), can the other two not be certified? Attachment 22

Response: The requirement will be adjusted to require at least one analyst be certified.

4. Can additional experience be substituted for certification (such as 10-15 years)? Attachment 22

Response: No, but the requirement will be adjusted to require at least one analyst be certified, not all three.

5. Can additional experience be substituted for the MBA? Attachment 22

Response: There is no requirement for a Master of Business Administration (MBA). This is a Key Staff Desirable Qualification, which if a Key Staff has an MBA, they may receive additional points.

All other information will remain the same.

Thank you, SCO Bids