RFP 2024-08 Exhibit A_Requirements.xlsx
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- RFP 2024-08 Information Technology Research Subscription Services State and local contract opportunity
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- 86987
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- Southampton County, Virginia
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This file is Requirements Exhibit A for RFP 2024-08 issued by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) for IT Research Subscription Services. The RFP seeks a vendor to provide subscription-based IT research services including market analysis, technology assessments, case studies, strategic planning, and implementation guidance across a wide range of IT topics. The services must include online repositories of market research, research reports, and subject matter analysis accessible 24/7/365 through a secure web portal. Required deliverables include disaster recovery planning, IT benchmarking, program management, security guidance, risk management, and strategy/architecture services. The vendor must provide training, webinars, networking events, and analyst consultation services.
The pricing structure requires vendors to offer 3-month, 6-month, 9-month and 12-month subscription options, with the flexibility to include role-based subscriptions. Analyst services hours must be included as part of fixed-price subscription packages rather than time and materials billing. Pricing must be equal to or lower than equivalent prices offered to other government customers. The vendor must provide one no-cost single seat license to VITA's Supply Chain Management Division for quality assurance purposes within 30 days of contract start. Optional value-adds like trial subscriptions and discount programs are encouraged.
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Instructions RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A REQUIREMENTS
Instructions
| This Excel workbook has multiple tabs that set forth requirements to which Supplier is required to provide a response indicating its capability to fulfill each specific requirement. Supplier’s response will be reviewed in accordance with the stated requirements within each section in order to determine the best solution for the Commonwealth. |
| For each requirement, Supplier is asked to enter in the space provided in Column C a response (Meets, Does Not Meet) that best corresponds to its intended response for the requirement listed. In cases where VITA has pre-filled Column C for certain requirements with "N/A," Supplier must provide sufficient information in its response in Column D to allow VITA to properly evaluate its proposal. |
| The acceptable responses are as follows: |
| "Meets" = Supplier can fully meet the requirement as documented with its current application or proposed solution. Supplier shall provide an explanation in Column D of how it will fulfill the requirement. This may include use of alliances with other suppliers. Supplier's detailed response should NOT be an affirmative reiteration of the requirement, but should explain how the requirement will be met. |
| "Does Not Meet" - Supplier cannot meet the requirement as written. Supplier should provide an explanation of why it cannot be met OR whether it has an alternative approach (with description). |
| Any Supplier response to the specific requirements in Exhibit A that is "Does Not Meet" may be subject to further clarification and/or negotiation prior to award, at VITA’s sole discretion. VITA reserves the right to negotiate and finalize requirements at its sole discretion prior to contract award. |
| Supplier should review all responses for completeness before submitting its proposal. Ensure that all applicable sections of the questionnaire are answered, as incomplete answers may impact the evaluation of your proposal. A blank response in Column C will be interpreted as a "Does Not Meet" response. |
| Supplier must respond to all tabs in this workbook. Do not reformat or revise the tabs as this may cause Supplier to be removed from being considered for award of this contract. |
VITA Requirements RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
VITA Requirements
Section A General Security Requirements Section B Artificial Intelligence Requirements Section C Reserved Section D COV Technology Roadmaps
| Section E Other VITA Requirements | **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Section A | General Security Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1A | Supplier's proposed solution shall comply with all current VITA Rules, including those pertaining to: |
1. Information Security
2. Data Standards
3. Prohibited Hardware and Software Services
4. Artificial Intelligence
VITA Rules are located at: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/policy--governance/governance/vita-rules/
If proposed solution does not, please provide details that specify the Standard/Policy and how Supplier's solution does not comply.
2A Supplier's solution, training material and communications plans shall provide effective, interactive control and use with nonvisual means and provide 508 Compliance in accordance with the following standard regarding IT Accessibility and 508 Compliance:
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/media/vitavirginiagov/it-governance/psgs/domain-amp-topic-reports/pdf/ETAITAccessibilityTopicReportGOV103.pdf
(Refer to https://www.section508.gov/ and www.access-board.gov for further information)
Describe how this functionality is achieved and include a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) with the proposal. The VPAT template can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.section508.gov/sell/vpat
If the solution provides alternate accessibility functionality, please describe.
3A Supplier shall ensure all appropriate staff have read the Commonwealth’s security policies, standards and guidelines, applicable to the proposed solution, located at the following URL. https://www.vita.virginia.gov/policy--governance/policies-standards--guidelines/
Please state yes or no and explain the top 5 concerns you identify, if any.
| Section B | Artificial Intelligence | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail |
| 1B | In compliance with 2024 Executive Order 30, regarding the Implementation of Standards for the Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence Across the Commonwealth (EO 30), Supplier shall indicate and describe in detail whether any aspect of the proposed Solution and/or Service contain Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined in EO 30, the Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by COV Policy Standard and VITA's Artificial Intelligence Standards. |
Additional information regarding VITA's Artificial Intelligence Standards is available at the following URL:
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/artificial-intelligence/ 2B If any aspect of Supplier's proposed Solution or performance of the proposed Services contain AI as defined in EO 30 and VITA’s Artificial Intelligence Standards, then describe the process that Supplier will follow to ensure that Customers, as applicable, have registered the Solution/Services with VITA before a purchase order is fulfilled.
Additional information regarding VITA's Artificial Intelligence Standards is available at the following URL:
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/artificial-intelligence/
| Section C | Reserved | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail |
| Section D | COV Technology Roadmaps | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail |
| 1D | The proposed solution should only use Approved versions of the technologies covered within the COV Technology Roadmaps. |
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/policy--governance/architecture/cov-technology-roadmaps/
If proposed solution does not only use Approved versions of COV technologies, please provide details on the technologies utilized.
2D For IT solutions and technologies that are not covered within COV Technology Roadmaps, describe if the proposed solution only uses versions or models of IT solutions and technologies that are current (N and N-1) and have vendor or equivalent support.
Example: an IT management utility that only works with a EOL database or N-2 operating system
Note 3: many N and N-1 versions are defined in the COV Technology Roadmaps 3D Describe if the proposed Solution ensures IT solutions and services as well as everything supporting supplier provided or managed technologies, IT solutions, and services shall comply with VITA Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for all supplier provided and managed technologies.
Note: This includes processes, IT solutions, technologies, devices, personnel, etc.
4D Describe if the proposed solution produces a documented lifecycle including information on currency, general availability, and support (end of service life and end of support) for all supplier provided or managed IT solutions and technologies. Note: See COV Technology Roadmaps for more information.
Supplier shall document all versions of software that their services consume or provide. This includes all software that the service providers will be using to host, develop, support, test, and deploy their IT solutions (operating systems, languages, databases, editors, etc.).
Supplier shall produce and maintain defined and VITA-approved baselines for all supported technologies for all IT solution and technologies provided or managed by Supplier.
Note: Examples of baselines are Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
| Section E | Other VITA Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail |
| 1E | Describe whether the solution incorporates security and privacy recommendations and best practices from the National Institute Standards and Technology (“NIST”). | ||
| 2E | Supplier's solution shall have the ability to produce custom financial information and reporting as required to ensure proper accounting and financial management by VITA and Authorized Users, in compliance with the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), with particular emphasis on Statements No. 87 "Leases" and No. 96 "Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements." Examples may include but are not limited to, asset/inventory management for leased equipment, discount/interest rates for leases, inventory management for software licenses including coverage terms, etc. For more information see: |
https://www.gasb.org/standards-and-guidance/pronouncements
SCM Account Mgmt Requirements RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
SCM Account Management Requirements Section A VITA General Account Management Requirements Section B Staffing Requirements Section C Account Management and Contract Responsibilities Training Requirements Section D Business Reviews Requirements Section E Quotes and Invoicing Requirements Section F eVA Requirements
| Section G Participating Addendum Notification | **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Section A | VITA General Account Management Requirements | |||
| Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |||
| 1A | Supplier shall assign a dedicated primary Account Manager(s), who shall be designated as Key Personnel, who will be employed by the Supplier and directly associated with the Contract account to satisfactorily meet the needs of the account. | |||
| 2A | Supplier shall assign a secondary Account Manager(s) to serve as the designated back up(s) to the primary customer Account Manager to ensure continuity of service at all times. | |||
| 3A | Supplier shall task primary and secondary Account Managers with the following duties and responsibilities: | N/A | ||
| 3A.1 | Ensure Supplier assigns qualified resources to meet the needs of the Authorized User | |||
| 3A.2 | Serve as a key point of contact for VITA and other Authorized Users | |||
| 3A.3 | Ensure high quality customer service to Authorized Users | |||
| 3A.4 | Serve as an issue escalation contact to resolve problems promptly and proactively | |||
| 3A.5 | Work with VITA to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities | |||
| 3A.6 | Provide Account Management services and support to Authorized Users in all regions of the Commonwealth | |||
| 3A.7 | Provide Account Management services and support to Authorized Users located outside of the Commonwealth | |||
| 4A | Supplier's Account Manager(s) and back-up(s) shall maintain current knowledge of the Contract, including its Exhibits, at all times. | |||
| 5A | The Supplier shall define and provide to VITA within two weeks of award and keep-up-to date throughout the contract period, a change management process for the Account Manager role and support staff to ensure knowledge sharing and consistency in operations for changing roles. | |||
| 6A | The Account Manager shall be consistently available via a dedicated Contract phone number and email address between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. | |||
| 7A | The Account Manager shall be consistently available to assess performance and address administrative and operational matters. | |||
| 8A | The Account Manager shall have the ability to act upon any and all requests to resolve matters of reported non-performance. | |||
| 9A | During the course of the contract, the Supplier shall provide thirty (30) days notice of any proposed changes to Account Manager, the staffing plan, key personnel or account management processes. | |||
| Section B | Staffing Requirements for Contract Administration | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1B | Supplier shall define and provide to VITA, within two weeks of award and keep-up-to date throughout the contract period, a staffing plan which describes the Supplier’s proposed staff distribution to accomplish all Contract responsibilities. | |||
| 2B | Supplier shall identify all Key Personnel assigned to the Contract and specify the percentage of their time that will be dedicated to performance of their assigned Contract responsibilities. | |||
| 3B | Supplier shall provide and keep current contact information including email addresses, mailing addresses, and phone numbers of all Key Personnel, including primary and secondary Account Managers, primary and secondary Points of Contact for Monthly Sales Reports (MSRs) and the Industrial Funding Adjustment (IFA) Fee, Supplier staff assigned Contract responsibilities, and any other resources identified as escalation points of the provided processes. Notification shall include the replacement’s name, email address, mailing address, and phone number and be prior to the actual date of the change taking effect. | |||
| 4B | Supplier staff having Contract responsibilities, to include ordering, invoicing, reporting submissions (i.e., tracking, spend, realized sales, SWaM, etc,) and Industrial Funding Adjustment (IFA) payment, shall be available to VITA between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. | |||
| Section C | Account Management and Contract Responsibilities Training Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1C | The assigned Account Manager, each back-up and each replacement thereafter, shall attend VITA-designated training regarding account and Contract responsibilities, IFA reporting and payment, terms/offerings, SLAs, etc. in advance of taking on the role. | |||
| 2C | In addition to training required per Requirement 1C, Supplier shall attend and complete training designed to improve Supplier’s compliance, account management, and/or performance at VITA's request. | |||
| 3C | The Supplier shall provide to VITA, within two weeks of contract award and keep up to date during the Contract period, a training plan and training to assure that all customer-facing Supplier staff receive and maintain current knowledge of the Contract, including its Exhibits, at all times. | |||
| Section D | Business Reviews Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1D | At VITA's request, and at least semi-annually, Supplier’s Account Manager, and staff, as needed, shall attend all scheduled Business Reviews (BR). | |||
| 2D | At the Business Review, Supplier shall present data on performance (including, but not limited to, customer satisfaction surveys), progress towards contract objectives, areas of improvement, and ways Supplier can enhance value to the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users. | |||
| 3D | Supplier shall propose any additional Contract account administration services that can add value to an awarded contract. | |||
| Section E | Quotes and Invoicing Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1E | Supplier's customer service staff responsible for providing quotes, etc. shall be consistently available to Authorized Users via a dedicated Contract phone number and email address between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. | |||
| 2E | Supplier shall reference the VITA associated contract number on all quotes. | |||
| 3E | Supplier's pricing on quotes shall accurately and transparently reflect contract pricing in accordance with Exhibit B Pricing. | |||
| Section F | eVA Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1F | Supplier shall maintain its registration in eVA, the Commonwealth’s comprehensive electronic procurement system, and comply with eVA’s terms and conditions during the term of the contract. | |||
| 2F | Within two (2) weeks of contract execution, Supplier shall (i) create a complete and accurate item-by-item, line-by-line punch-out catalogue or (ii) upload a complete and accurate line-item load in eVA for its IT Research Subscription Service offerings. (NOTE: More information is available at https://dgs.virginia.gov/procurement/eva---virginias-eprocurement-portal/eva-overview/supplier-tips/.) | |||
| 3F | Throughout the term of the contract, Supplier shall (i) maintain a complete and accurate item-by-item, line-by-line punch-out catalogue or (ii) maintain a complete and accurate line-item load in eVA for its IT Research Subscription Service offerings. | |||
| Section G | Participating Addenda Notification | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1G | Supplier shall provide VITA a copy of a Participating Addendum within five (5) business days of execution for public bodies outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia. | |||
| Section H | Reporting | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1H | Supplier shall submit Monthly Sales Reports (MSRs) to VITA. | |||
| 2H | Supplier shall submit Monthly Small Business Subcontracting Plan to VITA. | |||
| 3H | Supplier shall provide notification to VITA whenever the online portal is not available to Authorized Users outside of scheduled downtime. | |||
| 4H | Supplier shall provide a monthly Availability report to VITA to determine if the online portal is not available to Authorized Users outside of scheduled downtime. |
Business-Functional Reqs.
RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
Business/Functional Requirements
| **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Business/Functional Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1 | Supplier shall provide Information Technology (IT) Research Subscription Services on a fixed-price, subscription-based model. | ||
| 2 | Supplier shall provide access to Supplier’s newest research and information repositories, technologies, and techniques. | ||
| 3 | The Services shall encompass a wide range of IT topics including, but not limited to, the IT Research Topics listed in Attachment #1 to this Exhibit A. | ||
| 4 | The Services shall include market analysis, technology assessments, case studies, strategic planning, and implementation guidance to help the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users optimize their IT infrastructure, systems, and operations; metrics and analysis of a given technology’s market; and information regarding the acquisition, implementation, and usage of a given technology by government and industry in general. | ||
| 5 | The Services shall include IT-related online repositories of market research, research reports, and subject matter insight and analysis related to, but not limited to, the IT Research Topics listed in Attachment #1 to this Exhibit A. | ||
| 6 | Supplier’s online repositories shall include both high level and in-depth levels of research and information which provide insights to the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users in a variety of IT areas, such as strategic guidance, options, solutions, and approaches. | ||
| 7 | The research and information shall provide a wide spectrum of data which enables the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users to gain insight into how markets and technologies are changing, how users buy and deploy IT services, market trends, and statistics. | ||
| 8 | The research and information shall include relevant strategic guidance, such as objective advice on emerging opportunities, behaviors, industry trends, and threats in the IT environment. | ||
| 9 | The Services shall include the following types of research and information: | N/A | |
| 9A | Disaster Recovery Planning - Risk assessment, planning, execution, testing, tools management, and business alignment. | ||
| 9B | IT and Business Decision Tools - Information on purchasing technologies, cost management, and related costing and pricing information. | ||
| 9C | IT Benchmarking - Evaluate, compare, and improve IT performance. | ||
| 9D | IT Business Information (Databases) - Topics include IT hardware, software, operating systems, and services. | ||
| 9E | IT Business Programs Research - Specific challenges and best practices, as well as trends, issues, and strategic planning. | ||
| 9F | IT Marketing Strategies - Competitive assessments, market research, reviews, and customer satisfaction surveys, etc. | ||
| 9G | IT Performance Measures and Metrics - IT re-engineering, service management, assessment, and performance management in operational and service delivery initiatives. | ||
| 9H | IT Program Management - Provide the know-how, objectivity, and foresight to deliver the desired business results on time and on budget. | ||
| 9I | IT Related Consumer Technology and Trends - Consumer surveys conducted with households and individuals as well as surveys from business and IT executives in the public and private sectors. | ||
| 9J | IT Research - In-depth and high-level research of IT management and technology investment issues, as well as developments in technology products and services. | ||
| 9K | IT Risk Management - Assess, measure, reduce, and manage risk for IT initiatives. | ||
| 9L | IT Security - Provide best practices for managing network security. | ||
| 9M | IT Strategy and Architecture - Design and implementation governance models, processes, and structure. | ||
| 10 | The Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following in-scope services: | N/A | |
| 10A | IT research and information reports in specific topic areas including, but not limited to, those listed in Attachment #1 to this Exhibit A. | ||
| 10B | IT market research | ||
| 10C | Journals, studies, articles, blogs, and newsletters pertaining to IT research and analysis | ||
| 10D | Webinars, roundtables, and other online or in person events organized by Supplier pertaining to IT such as conferences, networking events, briefings facilitated by Supplier’s analysts, peer-to-peer services (e.g., Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Customer Experience Officers, etc.) | ||
| 10E | Alternate sources of research and information such as audiotapes, CD-Roms, videos, etc. | ||
| 11 | Within thirty (30) days of contract commencement, Supplier shall provide one (1) no-cost single seat license to VITA for the sole purpose of enabling the Supply Chain Management Division to conduct quality assurance and training during the contract term as may be reasonably required. | ||
| 12 | VITA’s no-cost license shall include a private profile, ability to receive notifications for new postings, unlimited access to Supplier’s website and data, ability to observe, monitor, read, print, download research and information, and participate in webinars, podcasts, conferences, customer roundtables, networking events, and all other services and products included in Supplier’s IT Research Subscription Services. | ||
| 13 | When Supplier markets its IT Research Subscription Services to public bodies in the Commonwealth at sales calls, trade shows, conferences, etc., Supplier shall reference VITA’s contract number in all verbal, written, printed, and electronic marketing materials. | ||
| 14 | Supplier shall market its IT Research Subscription Services to small- and medium-sized government organizations as well as large government organizations including executive, legislative, and judicial branch agencies, independent agencies and authorities, localities, K-12, and institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth, other states, and the District of Columbia. | ||
| 15 | Upon VITA’s request, Supplier shall provide reports and information about its marketing efforts for the VITA Statewide Contact to potential users within five (5) business days. | ||
| 16 | Supplier shall describe its internal governance polices related to maintaining the confidentiality of Authorized User information which may be gathered, obtained, or shared, during the provision of IT Research Subscription Services. | N/A | |
| 17 | At Supplier's expense, Supplier should attend public procurement or IT-related conferences held in the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote this contract. |
Service Delivery Requirements RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
Service Delivery Requirements
| **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Service Delivery Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1 | Supplier shall describe how its IT research and analysis is accessed. Confirm if license purchase is required for Authorized User access. | N/A | |
| 2 | Supplier shall describe how its IT research and analysis is conducted and drafted. | N/A | |
| 3 | Supplier shall describe how its IT research and analysis is kept current and on what cadence it is reviewed and updated. | N/A | |
| 4 | Supplier shall inform Authorized Users if Supplier uses any IT research or analysis conducted or drafted by its current or former clients. | ||
| 5 | Supplier shall provide IT research, information, and analysis that is independent of (i.e., not sponsored, recommended, endorsed, or influenced by) any company or companies. | ||
| 6 | Supplier shall acknowledge requests for IT research and information from Authorized Users within one (1) business day of Supplier receiving the request. | ||
| 7 | Supplier shall provide a complete response for IT research and information from Authorized Users within three (3) business days of the request, or request additional time to provide a complete response. | ||
| 8 | At no charge, Supplier shall permit named Authorized Users (or their designees) to re-assign any level of IT Research Subscription Service to a different named Authorized User within the same or similar role at the same organization. (e.g., CIO X leaves an agency and CIO Y replaces her during the term of the subscription.) | ||
| 9 | Supplier shall include easy-to-administer online access to a secure web portal that allows maximum access by Authorized Users to IT research and information. | ||
| 10 | Supplier shall offer online portal access through secure server authentication. | ||
| 11 | Except for scheduled maintenance and Excusable Downtime, Supplier shall provide Authorized Users secure, unlimited online access to IT research and information through a secure web portal not less than 365 days a year, 7 days a week, and 24 hours a day. | ||
| 12 | Supplier's web portal shall be accessible through the Commonwealth’s standard web browsers (e.g., Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, etc.) without any requirement for client-side installations. | ||
| 13 | Supplier's web portal shall include search aids and/or a search function for identifying IT research documents. | ||
| 14 | Supplier's web portal shall permit Authorized Users to search, view, download, save, and print IT research and information, and to share that research and information electronically or in print. | ||
| 15 | Supplier's web portal shall permit Authorized Users to save and/or view past activity of their IT Research Subscription. | ||
| 16 | Upon request by an Authorized User, Supplier shall provide training on using the web portal to access IT research and information, including features and functionalities. | ||
| 17 | Supplier shall include two (2) samples of training materials that would be provided to Authorized Users to support the above response (i.e., presentations, guides, FAQ's, How-to Tip Sheets, etc.) with your response to this RFP. | ||
| 18 | Supplier's web portal shall collect, track, and provide usage data (e.g., usage and access reports) for Authorized Users. | ||
| 19 | Supplier shall include two (2) samples of usage and access reports that demonstrate Supplier’s current ability to collect, track, and provide usage data on the web portal with your response to this RFP. | ||
| 20 | Supplier shall describe the type and number of webinars the Supplier will offer on the research topics listed in Attachment #1 of Exhibit A. | N/A | |
| 21 | Supplier shall include two (2) samples of webinar presentation materials offered on the research topics listed in Attachment #1 of this Exhibit A from each of the past two (2) calendar years with your response to this RFP. | ||
| 22 | Supplier shall describe how it selects topics for webinars. | N/A | |
| 23 | Supplier shall describe how it advertises and/or communicates to Authorized Users about the topics and dates of upcoming webinars. | N/A | |
| 24 | Supplier shall describe the types and number of networking events the Supplier will offer on the research topics listed in Attachment #1 of this Exhibit A, including those for executive, C-level, and peer-to-peer groups in the public sector. | N/A | |
| 25 | Supplier shall describe how it selects topics for networking events. | N/A | |
| 26 | Supplier shall describe how it advertises and/or communicates to Authorized Users about the topics and dates of upcoming networking events. | N/A | |
| 27 | Supplier shall include two (2) samples of networking event agendas or materials offered on the research topics listed in Attachment #1 of this Exhibit A in each of the past two (2) calendar years with your response to this RFP. |
Optional Analyst Services Reqs.
RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
Optional Analyst Services Requirements
| **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Optional Analyst Services Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1 | If Supplier chooses to include analyst services as part of any fixed-price IT Research Subscription Service offering in response to this RFP, then each such offering shall include the following: | N/A | N/A |
| 1A | The maximum number of analyst services hours shall be specified within the fixed-price IT Research Subscription Service offering/subscription. | ||
| 1B | Analyst services or analysts shall provide high quality analysis and comprehensive insights into Supplier’s IT-related online repositories of market research, information, and reports covering, but not limited to, the IT Research Topics listed in Attachment #1 to this Exhibit A. | ||
| 1C | Supplier shall provide analyst services designed to assist the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users to achieve their business goals and objectives, including strategy formulation, business and market alignment, vendor industry knowledge, and industry best practices implementation, thereby facilitating the execution and management of IT initiatives. | ||
| 1D | Supplier shall provide access to analyst services for expert opinion and analysis, clarification of reports, document reviews, strategic analysis and insights, client site visitations, etc. | ||
| 1E | Supplier’s analyst services or analysts shall provide a range of insights and expertise, collaborating with the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users to devise strategies, formulate projections, conduct forecasting, etc | ||
| 1F | Supplier shall enable the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users to engage with analyst services or analysts through all available means, including but not limited to, phone calls, video calls, webinars, and chat, to seek information, understanding, and clarity on topics of interest and the corresponding research repositories provided by Supplier. | ||
| 1G | Supplier shall provide the Commonwealth and other Authorized Users access to analyst services up to the number of analyst hours included in their fixed-price IT Research Subscription Service offering. | ||
| 1H | Supplier shall provide an analyst for an Authorized User consultation within two (2) business days of the Authorized User’s request. | ||
| 1I | Supplier shall allow Authorized Users to select a preferred analyst. | ||
| 1J | If the preferred analyst is unavailable, Supplier shall provide the name, resume, and a list of titles of IT research related to the topic of interest for the alternate proposed analyst to the Authorized User. | ||
| 1K | Supplier shall provide suggested further reading material to Authorized User via email within two (2) business days when referenced by an analyst during a call. | ||
| 1L | Supplier shall describe any time restraints placed on Authorized User telephone consultations with analysts. | N/A | |
| 1M | Supplier shall describe any limits on the number of calls an Authorized User can request to all analysts or to a particular analyst. | N/A | |
| 1N | Supplier shall describe any limits on the number of calls to an analyst on a particular topic should an Authorized User require follow-up call(s). | N/A | |
| 1O | Supplier shall describe any limits on ability of Authorized Users to schedule calls with analysts in a time zone different than their own. | N/A |
Pricing Structure Requirements RFP 2024-08 for IT Research Subscription Services
EXHIBIT A
Pricing Structure Requirements
| **(Add Supplier Name Here)** | |||
| Pricing Requirements | Meets/Does Not Meet | Additional Detail | |
| 1 | Supplier shall include at least one (1) 3-month IT Research Subscription Service in Exhibit B Pricing. Supplier may propose role-based IT Research Subscription Service. | ||
| 2 | Supplier shall include at least one (1) 6-month IT Research Subscription Service in Exhibit B Pricing. Supplier may propose role-based IT Research Subscription Service. | ||
| 3 | Supplier shall include at least one (1) 9-month IT Research Subscription Service in Exhibit B Pricing. Supplier may propose role-based IT Research Subscription Service. | ||
| 4 | Supplier shall include at least one (1) 12-month IT Research Subscription Service in Exhibit B Pricing. Supplier may propose role-based IT Research Subscription Service. | ||
| 5 | If Supplier chooses to include analyst services hours in any IT Research Subscription Service listed in Exhibit B Pricing, those analyst services hours shall be included as part of a subscription package (i.e., no time and material hourly rates). | ||
| 6 | Supplier should provide optional additional value in Exhibit B Pricing through offerings such as no-cost trial subscriptions, discount programs, etc. | ||
| 7 | Initial prices provided by Supplier in Exhibit B Pricing shall be equal to or lower than the equivalent prices being offered to any government customer. | ||
| 8 | Throughout the term of this contract, prices provided by Supplier in Exhibit B Pricing shall be equal to or lower than the equivalent prices being offered to any government customer. | ||
| 9 | All information provided by Supplier, including but not limited to pricing and descriptions of IT Research Subscription Services, shall be included in its response to this RFP without reference to external links or Internet URLs. |
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