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EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 16322 – IT DEVELOPMENT PAGE 1

(Rev 2022-08-02)

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No.16322 – IT Development Services

Category:

☒Category A Web Developer

☒ Category B Application Developer

Subcategory:

☒ Journey Level

☒ Senior Level

☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level

☒ Senior Level

☒ Expert Level

Category:

☒Category C Software Tester

☒ Category D IT Architect

Subcategory:

☒ Journey Level

☒ Senior Level

☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level

☒ Senior Level

☒ Expert Level

Bidder: ____SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS LLC_______ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 22525 SE 64th PL Suite # 2013 Issaquah, WA-98027_ Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): ☒ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Partnership: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Sole Proprietorship: ☐

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business. If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership:

_____WA____________________________

Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

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Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

☒ Bidder has NOT done business under another name

☐ Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name: ________NA___________________________

Address: ________NA___________________________

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from

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and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract.

8. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL (CONSULTANTS). Bidder certifies that Bidder presently has and, if awarded a Contract shall maintain, personnel who meet the minimum performance requirements for the applicable consultant level (journey, senior, and expert) for each subcategory that bidder submits a bid. Bidder is submitting a bid for the following subcategories (must check each subcategory for which bidder is submitting a bid):

Category A Web Developer

Category B Application Developer

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory

☒ Senior level consultant subcategory

☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory

☒ Senior level consultant subcategory

☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

Category C Software Tester

Category D IT Architect

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory

☒ Senior level consultant subcategory

☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory

☒ Senior level consultant subcategory

☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

9. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

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☐ BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

10. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

OR

☐ DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

11. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract;

violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

☐ CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

12. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

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☒ NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

☐ VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

13. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OR

☐ NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

14. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION

WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

☒ MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

15. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

☐ TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

16. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

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☒ TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

17. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

18. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 602986214_.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise

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Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

20. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 602986214_.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and Bidder declines to register with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Note:

Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

21. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions. Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor. Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN.

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22. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW 39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three

(3) requirements:

☒ Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

☒ Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have either: (a) fifty (50) or fewer employees;

or (b) gross revenue of less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three consecutive years).

☒ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

OR

☐ NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

23. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

☐ 51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in

RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or

(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

☐ Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a

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Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

☐ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran- Owned business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

☐ WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

OR

☒ NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business as set forth above.

24. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒HAS REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder currently meets or exceeds the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1.

OR

☐ WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder does not currently meet or exceed the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1, but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide evidence satisfactory to Enterprise Services that it has obtained and possess the valid certification(s) and meets or exceeds the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED /CERTIFICATION. Bidder currently does not currently meet or exceed the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1.

25. REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ HAS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder currently has the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

OR

☐ WILL OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder will obtain the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

OR

☐ DOES NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder does not currently have the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

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26. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME: ________SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS LLC_______________________

Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid

If Bidder is a sole proprietor, print the full legal name of the individual who is the Bidder submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Title: ______DIRECTOR___________ Title of person signing certificate

Date: ___06/29/23________

________SUBA SUNDAR________________

Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Place: ____Issaquah, WA_________ Print city and state where signed

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESITPS@des.wa.gov

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EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

Competitive Solicitation: No. 16322-IT Development Services

Bidder is Submitting a Bid for the following Categories:

☒Category A Web Developer

☒Category B Application Developer

Subcategories:

☒Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

☒Category C Software Tester

☒Category D IT Architect

Subcategories:

☒Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

Bidder Name: ______SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS LLC_____________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

BIDDER INFORMATION

Legal name of Bidder:

Address of Bidder:

Note: This information must match the information from Bidder’s Business License.

__Sophus IT Solutions LLC___ Business Name _22525 SE 64TH PL, Suite #2013, _________ Address Issaquah WA -98027_______________ City, State, Zip Code

Bidder’s Washington State Department of Revenue Registration Number/Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number:

Note: A nine-digit UBI number is assigned to each registered businesses in Washington.

602986214 ___________

Taxpayer Identification No. (TIN):

Note: Your TIN will be either a number issued by the IRS (e.g., Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number) or a number issued by the Social Security Administration (i.e., your Social Security Number). Do Not provide a Social Security Number.

27-1807183 _____

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BIDDER INFORMATION

Is your firm certified as a minority or woman owned business with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)?

Yes No If yes, provide Bidder’s MWBE certification no.: _M4F0022415

Is your firm a self-certified Washington State Small Business?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Washington State Small Business.

Note: Regardless of size, a qualifying business must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses. In regard to size, the gross revenue thresholds, as reported on Bidder’s tax returns, are as follows:

§ Microbusiness: Annual gross revenue of less than one million dollars.

§ Minibusiness: Annual gross revenue of more than one million dollars, but less than three million dollars.

§ Small Business: Annual gross revenue of less than seven million dollars over each of the three prior consecutive years.

Yes No

If yes, provide the location for Bidder’s principal place of business:

_22525 SE 64TH PL, Suite #2013, __ Street Address ____Issaquah WA -98027 _______ City, State, Zip Code

If yes, what is your business size (based on annual gross revenue)?

Microbusiness

Minibusiness

Small Business

Is your firm certified as a Veteran-Owned Business with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

Yes No

If yes, provide Bidder’s WDVA certification no.: _____________

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Authorized Representative Name: SUBA SUNDAR Email: suba@sophusinfo.com Phone: 4256521926

Contract Administrator Name: Divya Iyer R Email: divya@sophusinfo.com Phone: 206-617-4356

Sales Reporting Representative Name: Divya Iyer R Email: divya@sophusinfo.com Phone: 206-617-4356

Sales Reporting Alternate Name: Pavithra K Email : pavithra@sophusinfo.com Phone: +1 3194194118

Management Fee Representative Name: Kamal Email: accounts@sophusinfo.com Phone: 630 444 7080

Management Fee Contact Alternate Name: Kamal Email: accounts@sophusinfo.com Phone: 630 444 7080

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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Address for Enterprise Services to send management fee invoices:

Company name: Sophus IT Solutions

Attn: Suba Sundar Address: 22525 SE 64th PL Suite # 2013 City/State/Zip: Issaquah, WA-98027

Address for Enterprise Services to send legal notices:

Company name: Sophus IT Solutions

Attn: Suba Sundar Address: 22525 SE 64th PL Suite # 2013 City/State/Zip: Issaquah, WA-98027

ORDERING/SALES POINTS OF CONTACT (expand as necessary)

Name Phone Number E-mail Area of Responsibility

SUBA SUNDAR 4256521926 suba@sophusinfo.com Strategic & Outcome

DIVYA IYER R 2066174356 divya@sophusinfo.com Talent Fulfillment Lead

Pavithra. K 3194194118 pavithra@sophusinfo.com HR Operations

SUBCONTRACTORS (expand as necessary)

Bidder must identify all subcontractors utilized in completing work under resulting contract.

Business Legal Name/Address

State of Org.

TIN #

Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do NOT provide SSN.

Services provided

NA

NA

NA

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REFERENCES

Provide a minimum of three (3) commercial or government references for which bidder has delivered goods and/or services similar in scope as described in the Competitive Solicitation.

REFERENCE 1

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

AVANADE Inc.

Crystal Turner

Crystal.turner@avanade.com

REFERENCE 2

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

UST Global Inc Vimal Vijay 9493977602 Vimal.vijay@ust.com

REFERENCE 3

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Washington Health Benefit Exchange Ryann masuhay

Ryann.masuhay@wahbexchange.org

Return this Bidder’s Profile to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESITPS@des.wa.gov.

EXHIBIT B – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS PAGE 1

EXHIBIT B1 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

CATEGORY A: WEB DEVELOPER SERVICES

Competitive Solicitation: No. 16322-Web Developer Services

Bidder: __SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS LLC_____ Type/print full legal name of bidder entity

Instructions

1. Add Bidder company’s name above and review the below Performance Requirements.

2. Section 1: Overall Profile

In the Written Response column, provide a written response that addresses how Bidder will meet the requirement. The total word count for this written response is 350 words. This question will be evaluated as pass/fail. Bidder must ensure to not submit any responses that exceed the maximum word count, or the Bidder's proposal for this solicitation will be considered "fail".

3. Section 2: Performance Requirements

a. Bidder must mark MEETS REQUIREMENT or DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT in Bidder's Compliance column. Bidder must only choose “meets requirement” if their organization can provide that particular position title. Otherwise, bidder must choose “Does Not Meet Requirement” and will not receive any additional points for that level. Select “Not bidding on Web Developer: X Level” if you do not intend to bid for that particular position title. If Bidder does not respond to the Bidder’s Compliance column for each minimum performance requirement, Bidder may be deemed non-responsive and receive no further consideration.

b. Bidder can earn up to twenty (20) points per desirable question for a total of 120 (one-hundred and twenty) points. These include questions 2c, 2d, 3c, 3d, 4c, 4d. These questions are not mandatory.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the font or formatting. Written responses must not reference any material present elsewhere, unless specifically requested in the questions below. The written response shall be considered complete and stand on its own merits or be deemed non-responsive.

5. Bidders must meet the minimum requirements for each subcategory (i.e. position title- Journey, Senior, Expert) that their organization can provide to be in consideration for award for such subcategory.

Please note: Not following any specified instructions might be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

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Definition:

A Web Developer specializes in creating innovative design and layout of compelling websites that offer an effective, user-friendly environment that is easy to manage and meets standards for website architecture, accessibility, and functionality. The Web Developer is responsible for building highly scalable, cloud-native, microservices based applications. Moreover, have an excellent ability to conduct website architecture development, content management systems including interactivity, analytics, efficient code and search ability, database integration, security, ADA compliance, customer support and other technical aspects of a highly functional website. An ideal Web Developer must also be committed and willing to grow in and be the example of work relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

SECTION 1: BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

WEB DEVELOPER

Requirement ID Business Requirement Written Response

1. Overall Profile

Describe bidder’s overall business profile, including:

• Bidder’s history (including any subcontractors, if applicable), ownership, and organizational structure.

• Is your business a contracting firm with 1099 employees and/or W2 employees?

Sophus IT Solutions LLC won several awards, and we have highly skilled executive recruiters that will be available to IT QA SERVICES We are based out of Issaquah and Bellevue Washington.

In specific, our services for this RFP NO. 16322, will be differentiated in the following ways

• Ensure Inclusivity: We understand your need for diverse and equal employment and will ensure a wide-lens approach to sourcing enabling inclusivity.

• We are also part of the YESVETS program of the WA Government and have partnerships with 12 diversity portals and vendors.

• Scientific yet realistic quality filters: We deeply understand technology, and will focus on using Video interviews, Skill Tests to validate candidates.

• Enable the best from our bench and current assignments: We will recycle our candidate pools across clients and thereby ensure quality talent with an industry focus.

• This ensures agility and quality.

• Government experience: We are preferred suppliers for WAHBE and UW, so we understand the unique perspective of government contracts and roles.

I Suba Sundar (Founder & CEO) hereby declare this is the Proposer’s commitment to nondiscrimination against any applicant for employment or any employee.

Resource Role Role for Enterprise Services Program Suba Sundar

Program Sponsor Suba will be managing the whole project and will be responsible for delivering on time. She will lead and manage the whole project team.

Divya R Enterprise Services Account Manager

Divya will be the Client interface, she takes care of day-to-day schedules, constantly monitors, deeply understands hiring team’s needs, and drives demand fulfillment.

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Dharani Sekar

Recruiting Lead Dharani manages client expectations, develops a detailed project plan, defines the scope of the project, assigns team members to specific tasks. And schedule interviews.

Pavithra K Recruiting lead and Sourcing

Pavithra brings in deep diversity, and specialized techniques to source, and qualify candidates to ensure the best fit for the job and also, an Expert in working with candidates to promote the right brand value of Enterprise Services to candidates during the executive placement process.

2. Sophus IT Solutions employees are W2 employees. And we also encourage 1099employee too.

SECTION 2: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Requirement ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

2. Web Developer: Journey Level

☐ Not bidding on Web Developer: Journey Level

2a. Bidder’s proposed Journey Level Web Developer must have at least four (4) years of experience the web development field.

Formal education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

Associate Degree 1 year Bachelor’s Degree 2 years

☒Meets Requirement

☐Does Not Meet Requirement

2b. Bidder’s proposed Journey Level Web Developer must include experience developing websites or web applications and have demonstrated experience working in the following:

• HTML

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• Experience modifying or writing code in server-side programming languages, such as: PHP, Python, Ruby, ASP.NET/C#, or Java

• Experience modifying or writing code in client-side scripting languages such as: Javascript, JQuery, Angular, React, Ajax

• Experience using GIT or other source control management systems

☒Meets Requirement

☐Does Not Meet Requirement

2c. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Journey Level Web Developer to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent technology or software that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter.

Important Notes:

Proof of certification may be requested before ASB, and/or by Purchaser after contract execution.

☒Has Certification(s) ☐Does Not Have certification(s) 20 points possible

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Requirement ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

2d. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Journey Level Web Developer to have the following experience:

• Experience configuring Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, NetNuke, Joomla, or Magnolia CMS

• Experience with SQL and/or mySQL database management

• Experience with multiple hosting environments, including but not limited to the following: LINUX, MacOS or Windows, on-prem or cloud

Azure, AWS, Pantheon or Acquia

☒Meets Requirement

☐Does Not Meet Requirement 20 points possible

3. Web Developer: Senior Level

☐ Not bidding on Web Developer: Senior Level

3a. Bidder’s proposed Senior Level Web Developer must have at least six (6) years of experience the web development field.

Formal education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

3b. Bidder’s proposed Senior Level Web Developer must include experience developing websites or web applications and have demonstrated experience working in the following:

• HTML

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• Experience modifying or writing code in server-side programming languages, such as: PHP, Python, Ruby, ASP.NET/C#, or Java

• Experience modifying or writing code in client-side scripting languages such as: Javascript, JQuery, Angular, React, Ajax

• Experience using GIT or other source control management systems

☒Meets Requirement ☐Does Not Meet Requirement

3c. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Senior Level Web Developer to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent technology or software that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter.

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

☒Has Certification(s)

☐Does Not Have Certification(s)

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

3d. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Senior Level Web Developer to have the following experience:

• Configuring Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, NetNuke, Joomla, Magnolia CMS

• Experience with SQL and/or mySQL database management

• Experience with multiple hosting environments, including but not limited to the following: LINUX, MacOS or Windows, on-prem or cloud

Azure, AWS, Pantheon, or Acquia

☒Meets Requirement ☐Does Not Meet Requirement 20 points possible

4. Web Developer: Expert Level

☐ Not bidding on Web Developer: Expert Level

4a. Bidder’s proposed Expert Level Web Developer must have a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in development or equivalent work.

Formal education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

Associate Degree 1 year

Master’s Degree 3 years

4b. Bidder’s proposed Expert Level Web Developer must include experience developing websites or web applications and have demonstrated experience working in the following:

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• HTML

• Experience modifying or writing code in server-side programming languages, such as: PHP, Python, Ruby, ASP.NET/C#, or Java

• Experience modifying or writing code in client-side scripting languages such as: Javascript, JQuery, Angular, React, Ajax

• Experience using GIT or other source control management systems

☒Meets Requirement ☐Does Not Meet Requirement

4c. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Expert Level Web Developer to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

☒Has Certification(s)

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

4d. It is desirable for the bidder’s proposed Expert Level Web Developer to have the following mastery level experience in the following areas:

• Configuring Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, NetNuke, Joomla, or Magnolia CMS

• SQL and/or mySQL database management

• Experience with multiple hosting environments, including but not limited to the following: LINUX, MacOS or Windows, on-prem or cloud

Azure, AWS, Pantheon, or Acquia

• In producing high quality code as per standards, including but not limited to the following: design documents, coding guidelines, source control, code reviews, error logging, monitoring solutions, automated Unit tests, integration tests, automating build and deployment process

☒Meets Requirement

Return this exhibit to Procurement Coordinator at:

CATEGORY B: APPLICATION DEVELOPER SERVICES

Competitive Solicitation: No. 16322- Application Developer Services

Bidder: _____SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS LLC____________________________ Type/print full legal name of bidder company

2. Section 1: Overall Profile

In the Written Response column, provide a written response that addresses how Bidder will meet the requirement. The total word count for this written response is 350 words. This question will be evaluated as pass/fail. Bidder must ensure to not submit any responses that exceed the maximum word count, or the Bidder's proposal for this solicitation will be considered "fail".

3. Section 2: Performance Requirements

a. Bidder must mark MEETS REQUIREMENT or DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT in Bidder's Compliance column. Bidder must only choose “meets requirement” if their organization can provide that particular position title. Otherwise, bidder must choose “Does Not Meet Requirement” and will not receive any additional points for that level. Select “Not bidding on Application Developer: X Level” if you do not intend to bid for that particular position title. If Bidder does not respond to the Bidder’s Compliance column for each minimum performance requirement, Bidder may be deemed non-responsive and receive no further consideration.

b. Bidder can earn up to twenty (20) points per desirable question for a total of 120 (one-hundred and twenty) points. These include questions 2c, 2d, 3c, 3d, 4c, 4d. These questions are not mandatory.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the font or formatting. Written responses must not reference any material present elsewhere, unless specifically requested in the questions below. The written response shall be considered complete and stand on its own merits or be deemed non-responsive.

5. Bidders must meet the minimum requirements for each subcategory (i.e. position title- Journey, Senior, Expert) that their organization can provide to be in consideration for award for such subcategory.

Please note: Not following any specified instructions might be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

An Application Developer is responsible for management of application systems and client server analysis, implementation, integration work, maintenance, custom development, and support for complex applications. They are responsible to perform the planning, design and development of organizational applications, which support all line-of-business requirements. The Application Developer develops & delivers professional level software applications, high quality code and maintenance. Will provide systems expertise and support for acquired solutions and provides design, development, and support for custom-developed solutions. An Application Developer will bring the ability to collaborate with application/database/network technical staff to engineer and implement solutions.

An ideal Application Developer must also be committed and willing to grow in and be the example of work relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

SECTION 1: BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Requirement ID Business Requirement Written Response

1. Overall Profile ownership, and organizational structure.

• Is your business a contracting

Sophus IT Solutions LLC won several awards, and we have highly skilled executive recruiters that will be available to IT QA SERVICES We are based

In specific, our services for this RFP NO. 16322, will be differentiated in the following ways

• Ensure Inclusivity: We understand your need for diverse and equal employment and will ensure a wide-lens approach to sourcing enabling inclusivity.

• We are also part of the YESVETS program of the WA Government and have partnerships with 12 diversity portals and vendors.

• Scientific yet realistic quality filters: We deeply understand technology, and will focus on using Video interviews, Skill Tests to validate candidates.

• Enable the best from our bench and current assignments: We will recycle our candidate pools across clients and thereby ensure quality talent with an industry focus.

• This ensures agility and quality.

• Government experience: We are preferred suppliers for WAHBE and UW, so we understand the unique perspective of government

I Suba Sundar (Founder & CEO) hereby declare this is the Proposer’s commitment to nondiscrimination against any applicant for employment or any

Resource Role Role for Enterprise Services Program Suba Sundar

Program Sponsor Suba will be managing the whole project and will be responsible for delivering on time. She will lead and manage the whole project team.

Divya R Enterprise Services Account Manager

Divya will be the Client interface, she takes care of day-to-day schedules, constantly monitors, deeply understands hiring team’s

Recruiting Lead Dharani manages client expectations, develops a detailed project plan, defines the scope of the project, assigns team members to specific tasks. And schedule interviews.

Pavithra K Recruiting lead and Sourcing

Pavithra brings in deep diversity, and specialized techniques to source, and qualify candidates to ensure the best fit for the job and also, an Expert in working with candidates to promote the right brand value of Enterprise Services to candidates during the

ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

2. Application Developer: Journey Level

☐ Not bidding on Application Developer: Journey Level

2a. Bidder’s proposed Journey Level Application Developer must have at least four (4) years of producing high quality code per standards and information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, maintaining, or programming computer software or web applications, data, systems analysis, and software testing.

Formal education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

2b. Bidder’s proposed Journey Level Application Developer must have experience in the following:

• Experience in building and maintaining source control, code review system, build system and delivery pipeline for continuous improvement and continuous delivery…