Colorado Web Based Integrated Support Enviro Sole Source

This sole source procurement by the State of Colorado, administered for Garfield County, seeks to procure the Colorado Web Based Integrated Support Environment (WISE), a web-based integrated support system designed to facilitate state operations and service delivery. The contract represents a sole source acquisition, indicating that Colorado has determined only one vendor possesses the unique capability to provide the specified system with the required technical specifications and functional requirements. The procurement includes deliverables centered on implementing an integrated support environment that will enhance state operations and service delivery across Colorado, with key objectives focused on ensuring continuity and compatibility with existing state infrastructure and processes. The successful vendor must demonstrate unique qualifications, possess existing proprietary technology or infrastructure that cannot be replicated by competing vendors, and show the ability to integrate seamlessly with current state systems. The proposal due date is April 19, 2016, with the opportunity posted on April 12, 2016, providing respondents with a seven-day window for submission. Evaluation criteria emphasize the vendor's existing infrastructure, proprietary technology capabilities, and ability to maintain compatibility with established state operations without requiring significant new development.

The sole source designation restricts competition to the single vendor deemed capable of meeting Colorado's specialized requirements, eliminating typical competitive bidding processes and set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The procurement builds upon existing vendor infrastructure and proprietary systems already in place within state operations, requiring substantial implementation of established systems rather than new development. This approach supports the sole source justification by demonstrating that the selected vendor's existing capabilities and technology cannot be effectively replicated by alternative vendors. While the available documentation does not specify the incumbent vendor by name, the procurement clearly indicates continuity with an existing contractor whose systems and infrastructure form the foundation of the WISE implementation. The contract award value and specific budget range are not disclosed in the provided attachment summary, though the scope of implementing a comprehensive web-based integrated support environment across state operations suggests a significant financial commitment.