ITPRQ0002861 2430 Project Management (Katalon Renewal)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a renewal of Katalon Software licenses through a procurement opportunity identified as ITPRQ0002861. The specific procurement encompasses an annual renewal for Katalon Studio Enterprise per user license, Katalon Runtime Engine floating license, and TestOps per-user renewal, with a contract term from 3/26/25 to 3/25/26. Vendors must be an Authorized Dealer and are required to reference the STS contract number on their quote, with explicit warnings that omitting any specified details will result in disqualification. The procurement's key objective is to maintain continuity of software licensing for project management and testing purposes. The due date for responses is April 9, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on March 26, 2025. Potential vendors must strictly adhere to all listed information and qualification criteria, demonstrating precise compliance with the procurement requirements.

The procurement appears to have specific restrictions and considerations for vendor participation, including mandatory compliance with Executive Orders prohibiting offshore services and requiring all service and data management to occur within the United States. The document emphasizes MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) and EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) vendor participation guidelines, suggesting potential set-aside or preference opportunities for diverse vendors. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the procurement involves software licensing renewal, which typically represents a structured, potentially multi-year investment. Vendors must complete the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, detailing their principal business locations, service performance locations, and data management practices. The contract terms include comprehensive provisions for vendor interactions, including requirements for confidentiality, public records management, insurance coverage, and compliance with state and federal regulations, with ODOT retaining significant rights in managing contract performance.