Dataohio portal software solution

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology Office of Data and Efficiency is requesting quotes for a cloud-based Software as a Service open data government portal solution to replace and modernize the current DataOhio Portal infrastructure, with quotes due September 10, 2026. Eligibility is restricted to bidders with an existing cloud-based SaaS open data government portal solution already in production.

The solution must integrate with the State's mandated IT services including the InnovateOhio Platform (identity management, user experience, web forms, and data analytics), Microsoft 365, Ohio One Network, and ePayment solutions; formal variance requests are required for any deviations from Supplement A State IT Policy and Service Requirements. All contract data must be hosted within the contiguous United States across multiple geographically distant data centers and encrypted using NIST FIPS 140-2 standards. The contractor must maintain information security programs aligned with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or CIS Critical Security Controls and obtain biennial independent third-party security audits meeting FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27007, or equivalent standards.

Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation with statutory limits. Personnel accessing state systems or confidential data must complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks. The contractor must comply with Ohio ethics and conflict-of-interest laws, debarment certifications, and drug-free workplace requirements. The State retains ownership of all deliverables and custom work. Payment is due 30 days after proper invoice receipt. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience or for cause with appropriate notice periods and cure opportunities.