RFI 2502. Q and A.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BD-25-1062-LOT-LOTDO-105636
- Issued by
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) file related to RFI 2502, issued by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC). The RFI solicits information from vendors regarding their capabilities to provide a full-service online lottery platform and/or online game options. The MSLC is seeking presentations from vendors, with full-service online lottery vendors receiving a 2.5-hour time slot and online lottery game developers receiving a 1.5-hour time slot. Presentations are expected to begin the week of September 16, 2024, with the response deadline extended to August 28, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET. Electronic responses must be uploaded to COMMBUYS, with hard copies optionally provided at the time of presentation.
The anticipated contract value is to be determined, and there is no current vendor providing this service. The MSLC will allow for electronic submissions by the response deadline, with hard copies to be provided at the time of presentation or within one week. The presentation agenda will be at the discretion of the respondent, and the MSLC anticipates 4-6 in-person participants per presentation.
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| RFI 2502. Full-Service Online Lottery Platform and Online Game Options~1.pdf |
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# Bidder Question MSLC Answer 1 What is the an cipated contract value for this service? Anticipated contract value is to be determined.
2 Is there a timeline in pursuing the project? Timeline is to be determined.
3 Is there a current vendor providing this service? Or is it a new requirement? And if there is a current vendor, could you please provide the current contract documents/information?
No.
4 In order to ensure maximum participation, will the Lottery confirm that the requested presentations will occur outside of the week of September 9, when the Annual NASPL Conference will be held.
Presentations are expected to begin approximately the week of September 16, 2024. Times will be assigned after the response deadline.
5 The Lottery requests a detailed overview, including specific information as applicable to “Drawing Controls and Processing.” Can the Lottery please clarify if the drawing controls process is in context to CGS drawings or promotional drawings?
The Drawing Controls and Processing would apply to both CGS drawings and promotional drawings.
6 Would the MSLC be able to provide any information on wagering or validation APIs available within the current Central Gaming System (CGS)?
APIs are available within the current CGS.
7 Would the Lottery please consider a three-to-four-week advanced notice of presentations to ensure there is enough time to coordinate presenters and travel arrangements?
Presentations are expected to begin approximately the week of September 16, 2024. Times will be assigned after the response deadline.
8 Would the Lottery please confirm that the presentation is one day, 4-hours in total? To include
2.5 hours for Full-Service Online Lottery Platform Providers and 90 minutes for Online Lottery Game Developers/Providers?
Vendors will receive one presentation time slot. Full-service online lottery vendors will be allotted a two and a half hour time slot. Online lottery game developers will be alloted a ninety minute time slot.
9 Will the Lottery be providing an agenda for the presentation, or will the presentation agenda be at the discretion of the Respondent?
The presentation agenda will be at the discretion of the respondent. The agenda is expected to provide a thorough overview of the full- service online lottery system or online game service being provided.
10 Would the Lottery please differentiate between Wagering Capabilities and Game Offerings? Is Wagering Capabilities regarding “eDraw” and Games Offerings regarding “eInstants”?
Yes.
11 We would like to request a 4 week extension to the current due date. No.
12 Would the Lottery consider extending the deadline for submission from 10:00AM ET to 5:00PM
ET on August 28, 2024?
Yes, the deadline will be extended to August 28, 2024 by 5:00PM ET. Electronic responses must be uploaded to COMMBUYS.
13 Would the Lottery allow for electronic submissions to be submitted by the response deadline with the three required hard copies to follow within one week?
Yes. Alternatively, hard copies may be provided at the time of the presentation versus providing by mail. The digital proposal must be submited by the deadline (8/28/24 by 5pm ET).
14 Would the Lottery please confirm that hand delivery of respondent submissions is acceptable? Hard copies may be provided at the time of the presentation versus providing by mail. The digital proposal must be submited by the deadline (8/28/24 by 5pm ET).
15 Would the Lottery please confirm which individuals constitute the Lottery Procurement Management Team ?
At this time, the team consists of individuals across several Lottery departments.
16 Would the Lottery please confirm how many presenters respondents will be allowed to send for the September presentations?
The MSLC anticipates the number of in-person participants to be within a range of four to six.
This can be adjusted based on presenter needs dependent on MSLC discretion.
RFI 2502
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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