RFO 24C013001 revision and upgrade of start smart mobile application

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking a contractor to revise and upgrade the "Start Smart" mobile application for both iPhone and Android platforms through Request for Offer (RFO) Number 24C013001. The project encompasses comprehensive system analysis, project management, and maintenance updates, with the primary objective of enhancing the existing mobile application. Contractors must possess a California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract and demonstrate 3-5 years of mobile app development experience, with specific expertise in working with app stores. The procurement covers technical services to modify the application, ensure platform compliance, and facilitate app store registration. Evaluation will be conducted using a 1,300-point system, comprising 1,000 technical points (with a minimum threshold of 700) and 300 cost points. Key dates include a proposal submission deadline of December 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with prior question submission deadlines of October 21, 2024, and responses issued by October 25, 2024. The contract term is approximately four months, concluding on April 30, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The incumbent contractor for the current application is Expanded Apps, Inc., though their intent to bid on the new contract is unconfirmed. CHP will provide all necessary graphics and hosting infrastructure, which means the selected contractor will not need to develop additional assets or manage hosting services. The source code and documentation will be made available through a Google Drive link. The estimated maximum budget for this agreement is $15,000, with payment structured as a one-time final payment contingent upon CHP's acceptance of all deliverables. The rebid appears to be part of a standard annual contract renewal cycle and is not precipitated by performance issues with the existing solution. Contractors must have a CMAS contract with relevant categories and a transaction threshold up to $500,000 to be eligible for consideration.