Raj_Tech_14822_ExhibitC-BidPrice.xlsx

Instructions

Exhibit C - Bid Price Instructions This Bid Price Workbook includes three (3) worksheets.

1-Instructions (gray tab) 2- Bid Price-Category A-IT Project Manager Services (PM) (blue tab)

3. Bid Price-Category B-IT Quality Assurance Services (QA) (green tab)

Bidders must complete the respective bid price tab if they intend to submit a bid for:

-Category A - IT Project Manager Services, AND/OR -Category B - IT Quality Assurance Services

Follow instructions on each respective tab.

Do not alter any other portions of this workbook.

Bid Price-Category B-QA

14822 IT Project Management Services Exhibit C-Bid Price Category B: IT Quality Assurance Services Instructions to Bidders: If submitting a bid for category B-IT Quality Assurance Services, complete this form as instructed below.

This exhibit will be evaluated per level within this category. If any box is left blank, Bidder may be deemed non-responsive.

Section 1- Bidder Information: Bidder must fill their entity's (company) name here, as well as a phone number and email for customer service inquiries.

Section 2-Maximum Hourly Rates: Bidder must provide the maximum hourly rate for each level, if applicable. Bidder is not required to provide every level and will only be evaluated against the rates in the level(s) they provide. If any section is not applicable, write "N/A" in the box. These hourly rates are the maximum rates that can be charged per hour, for any scope or project size. Maximum hourly pricing shall remain firm and fixed for one (1) year from the Contract’s effective date. Maximum hourly pricing will be automatically increased by Enterprise Services each year by 5% for the remainder of the contract term.

Section 3-Maximum Additional Rates: Bidder must provide the maximum hourly rate during after-hours for each position level listed, if applicable. If not applicable, write "N/A". Bidder must provide the maximum travel rate for each position title listed, if applicable. If not applicable, write "N/A".

Section 4: Travel: Bidder must select "yes" or "no" from the drop down menu.

Important notes:

Hourly rates below have to be all-inclusive of all other fees and expenses. Please note that any fees, charges or costs not identified in either category will not be allowed as part of Statewide Contract pricing. Bidder's proposed qualifications in Exhibit B-1 and B-2 built into -Bidder's pricing model are considered firm and binding offers and will be incorporated into Statewide Contract 14822 upon award to Bidder's entity.

Bidder is not required to provide all position titles. Position titles will be scored individually, so bidders can provide one, two or all three levels without penalty. Each position level is worth a total of 250 points.

Definition: Quality Assurance (QA) is the work that involves the ongoing, independent assessment of project management processes and activities. Specifically, Information Technology (IT) Quality Assurance Services consultants evaluate, test and validate software and/or IT services. IT Quality Assurance Services consultants have experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in an Agile environment. An ideal QA Manager must also be committed and willing to grow in and be the example of work relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. QA consultants must have knowledge of WA Office of the Chief Information Officer’s (OCIO) requirements and abide by the minimum qualifications outlined on the OCIO’s website, policy 132-30 Minimum Project Quality Assurance Activities: https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/minimum-project-quality-assurance-activities.

(Write "N/A" if not applicable)

(Write "N/A" if not applicable)

https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/legacy/policy/10.htm