The Ohio Department of Development, Office of Information Technology, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) numbered DEV24OIT21 seeking to procure four hundred and two (402) OWN Backup Licenses for a one-year term from May 30, 2025, through May 29, 2026. The procurement specifically targets backup licensing solutions for the state's information technology infrastructure. Vendors must submit an itemized quote through the OhioBuys platform, referencing any applicable contract on both quote and invoice. The RFQ was issued on April 8, 2025, with quotations due on April 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM, providing potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific technical evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors must ensure their quotes meet the precise licensing requirements for the OWN Backup solution. The procurement process requires strict adherence to submission guidelines and the specified deadline to be considered for the contract. This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Set-Aside, which means only State of Ohio certified MBE vendors are eligible to participate in the bidding process. The Department of Development is identified as a tax-exempt government entity, which may influence pricing structures and tax considerations for potential bidders. This restrictive approach aims to provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses within the state's procurement ecosystem. While the exact budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the procurement involves 402 licenses, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The one-year term from May 30, 2025, through May 29, 2026, indicates a defined contract period with potential for renewal or future competitive bidding. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new backup licensing solution.
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DEV25OIT21 OWN Backup.pdf | 124KB | 4/8/25 |