MGC Central Monitoring System

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking proposals for a Central Monitoring System (CMS) to monitor and regulate electronic gaming devices (EGDs) at the state's slot parlor and casino resort licensees. The selected vendor will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, lease, operation, and maintenance of the CMS, which must provide comprehensive real-time monitoring, accounting, reporting, and analytics capabilities. The contract term is 10 years, with an option to extend up to 15 years. Proposals are due by November 17, 2014, and the MGC may select a vendor to present the CMS benefits to the Commission on December 18, 2014, though they are not obligated to award a contract. The CMS vendor must demonstrate technical capabilities, system redundancy, data security, and disaster recovery, as well as provide a return on investment and economic benefit analysis as part of their proposal.

The MGC has indicated that conflict of interest determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis, and bidders should consult their legal counsel and the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission. The procurement does not appear to include any set-aside designations, but the MGC has stated a preference for the use of Massachusetts sub-vendors, suppliers, and joint venture partners to recycle contract dollars into the Massachusetts economy. No incumbent vendors or current contract values are specified in the provided information.