DAS State Printing and Mail Services Disaster Recovery, Disaster Preparedness and Response

This contract, issued by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, establishes a comprehensive agreement for disaster recovery, preparedness, and response related to the state's centralized print and mail services. The contract is designed to ensure continuity of essential printing and mailing operations during emergencies or disasters that incapacitate the Agency’s facilities. It encompasses two primary service categories: disaster preparedness, which involves testing various applications to verify that the contractor’s production environment is ready in case of a disaster, and disaster response, which entails the rapid transfer of print and mail services to the contractor’s facilities upon declaration of a disaster by the Agency. The contract is structured as a mandatory use agreement, effective from February 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, with provisions for renewal, and covers project management, facility standards, and security protocols to support the Agency’s disaster recovery plan. The scope of work explicitly excludes hardware and software procurement or customization, focusing instead on service readiness, testing, and operational response. The contract supports the Agency’s critical disaster recovery strategy, ensuring that print and mail services can be maintained or quickly restored during emergencies. It aligns with the broader procurement framework and includes detailed specifications, bid responses, and terms to facilitate seamless implementation. Additional related solicitations include projects for fencing, renewal of Adobe licenses, and a brownfield remediation program, indicating a broader scope of infrastructure and service enhancements supporting the Agency’s operational resilience and environmental initiatives.