Statewide - Adaptive Technology

The State of Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing is requesting proposals for adaptive technology products and services on behalf of various state agencies throughout Missouri, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time (extended from July 30 via Amendment 02 issued July 24).

The contractor must be an authorized reseller with at least two years of experience in adaptive technology products. The scope spans five product categories: screen readers (JAWS Home high-volume; QBraille XL, Focus 40 low-volume); screen magnification software and hardware (ZoomText with 27-inch monitors high-volume; ZoomText variants low-volume); voice input software (Dragon Professional Individual high-volume; Dragon Legal Individual low-volume); alternative keyboards and adaptive software (BigKeys LX high-volume; Kurzweil 3000 and ergonomic keyboards low-volume); and pointing devices (Kensington Expert Mouse Trackball, n-ABLER Joystick, Head Mouse Nano high-volume; Evoluent Vertical Mouse, eye gaze devices low-volume). Historical usage in Fiscal Year 2025 was 228 units across these categories. The contractor must deliver high-volume products within 14 days and all other products within 30 days of purchase order receipt, provide product training at least twice annually with one on-site event in a major Missouri metropolitan area, maintain dedicated account management, and offer technical support Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (24/7 support highly desirable). All products must be new, current production, delivered FOB Destination Freight Prepaid via verifiable services to state agencies throughout Missouri.

Pricing is firm, fixed percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price for specified high-volume and low-volume items. The contract runs one year from award with four optional one-year renewals. The contractor must pay a non-negotiable one percent administrative fee quarterly on all payments received, due by the 15th of the month following each quarter-end. The state does not guarantee usage and reserves the right to obtain alternate services; however, the contractor must participate in Missouri's Cooperative Procurement Program, extending contract terms to other governmental entities. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS. The incumbent contractor is identified by RFP number RFPT30034902102326 and contract number CT212326002. Compliance with federal requirements, including debarment certification, drug-free workplace, civil rights statutes, and whistleblower protections, is mandatory. Contact: Emily Thompson, (573) 751-8897, Emily.Thompson@oa.mo.gov.