Sole Source Solicitation - Ensono - mainframe services

The State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology is issuing a sole source solicitation to Ensono, LLC for Hosted Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) with a posted date of March 26, 2026 and a due date of March 27, 2026. This procurement encompasses a comprehensive Statement of Work establishing the scope, terms, and conditions for mainframe services delivery over a 17-month service term commencing upon the contractor's initiation of services. The deliverables and service specifications are detailed in Exhibits G, H, I, J, and K, with service-specific technical descriptions provided as supporting attachments. Key objectives include the provision of hosted mainframe infrastructure and related services, with the State designating a primary Client Contact responsible for resource allocation, decision-making, and coordination with Ensono personnel. Client obligations include providing necessary notices and consents, granting access to required environments, making subject matter experts available, ensuring third-party service providers attend required workshops, and maintaining timely communication regarding project documentation. The contract incorporates change control provisions allowing either party to submit written change requests that may impact project schedule, price, or scope, with changes requiring execution of an Amendment to the Task Order to become effective.

As a sole source solicitation, this procurement is restricted to Ensono, LLC, precluding competition from other potential vendors and indicating that the State has determined this contractor possesses unique qualifications or capabilities necessary for the required mainframe services. Ensono retains sole discretion over staffing assignments and service delivery location, whether performed at client facilities or remotely, and assumes financial responsibility for certain software products as specified in Exhibit A, with cost increases beyond assumed amounts passed through to the client. The State retains responsibility for mainframe access control and regulatory compliance obligations, including IRS Publication 1075 requirements. Ensono is required to provide background screenings for its associates requiring facility access, with screenings valid if completed within 30 days prior to service commencement. While specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the contract terms indicate cost allocation mechanisms for software and potential change order impacts on pricing, suggesting a negotiated value structure based on the defined scope and service specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.