UltraEdit & UltraCompare (Renewal)

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is conducting a procurement for the renewal of UltraEdit and UltraCompare software licenses through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. The solicitation seeks 38 units of software renewal for the period of August 23, 2025, through August 22, 2026. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder, with quotes required to be valid for at least 90 days. Vendors must submit their quotes through the OhioBuys procurement system, referencing contract number MMA7485 and including the Product ID on their submission. Shipping for the software renewal is to be directed to Kim Lewis at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities' Information Technology Services, located at 30 E. Broad St., 13th Floor in Columbus, Ohio. The due date for submissions is August 1, 2025, and the contact for any inquiries is Kim Lewis, who can be reached at 614-369-4083.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside opportunity, which means that only qualified MBE vendors are eligible to compete for this contract. The set-aside designation aims to promote diversity and provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses in state procurement processes. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the renewal of 38 software licenses, which suggests a moderate-scale contract. The solicitation does not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Vendors interested in this opportunity must carefully review the RFQ requirements, ensure they meet the MBE qualifications, and prepare a competitive quote that addresses all specified criteria. The procurement is focused on Franklin County and will be executed through the state of Ohio's procurement system.