Mels 2016 upgrade

The Missouri Office of Administration - Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB300318817000414) for the MELS 2016 UPGRADE project, targeting the Missouri Department of Mental Health's (DMH) server infrastructure. The primary procurement objective is to upgrade the MELS Linux server environments to Red Hat 7, which necessitates concurrent upgrades to both MOODLE and ELIS software versions. Two optional business goals accompany the primary requirement: first, archiving training videos and training records data behind MELS, and second, establishing a yearly maintenance contract to provide ongoing support and assistance for the DMH MELS system. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive technology upgrade and support package, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing for the main upgrade requirement, optional archiving services, and potential maintenance support. The bid period runs from November 4, 2016, to December 2, 2016, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST, and vendors can submit proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to ITSD Contracting in Jefferson City. The contract includes provisions for the initial implementation term plus five potential one-year renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The IFB does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Cole County and Jefferson City, Missouri, with the project centered in the state capital. While no specific total estimated contract value is provided, the pricing structure includes line items for the primary server upgrade, optional archiving services, yearly maintenance contract, and hourly Project Assessment Quotation (PAQ) rates for additional work. Vendors are required to price each component individually, including the initial contract period and five potential renewal years, without the ability to enter negative values. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the expectation of comprehensive technical capabilities in Linux server environments, software upgrades, and potential ongoing maintenance services for the Missouri Education Learning System (MELS).