RFQ: EHS Web Software Developer - Senior

This state and local contract opportunity is a request for quotes (RFQ) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a Senior Web Software Developer to provide web administration services. The contract is being procured by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and is open only to vendors currently authorized on the ITS53 staffing contract. The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing requirements, designing detailed documents, monitoring system health, providing problem resolution, supporting software maintenance, assisting development teams, and maintaining system integrity and security. Required qualifications include 7+ years of IT experience with 4+ years of WebSphere administration, experience with WebSphere and MQ on multiple platforms, J2EE and JVM knowledge, WebSphere clustering expertise, and script development abilities. The estimated contract value is between $10,000 and $150,000, and the duration is not specified. The solicitation was posted on 12/18/13 and is set to close on 1/3/14, with a face-to-face interview required.

The contract opportunity is subject to Massachusetts procurement laws, including MGL c. 7, 22; c. 30, 51, 52; and 801 CMR 21.00, and will be awarded based on criteria designed to determine the best value to the Commonwealth. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The solicitation does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The maximum acceptable hourly rate for this position is $90, which is all-inclusive of travel and other expenses.