RFQ: EHS Systems Administrator

Here is a two-paragraph summary of the state and local contracting opportunity:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking to procure an IT Systems Administrator to provide up to 936 hours of services for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and resolving help desk tickets, maintaining IT inventory, troubleshooting and resolving network and infrastructure issues, and performing backup and restore processes. The preferred candidate must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, as the work location is 100 Hancock Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The procurement is being conducted through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, with resumes due by January 23, 2014. The contract term is through June 30, 2014, and the all-inclusive hourly rate is capped at $60. Applicants must be aware that the position involves help desk assistance and must be flexible.

This procurement is restricted to vendors authorized under the Commonwealth's existing ITS53 contract. There are no set-aside requirements mentioned, and no information is provided on incumbents or funding sources. The procurement is a small purchase under $150,000, subject to Massachusetts procurement laws, and will be evaluated based on best value to the Commonwealth. The contract was awarded to TEK Systems Inc. on February 6, 2014.