DEV26OIT04 Salesforce CSD

The contract pertains to the renewal of Salesforce licenses and related cloud services for the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Communications and Marketing, covering the period from August 23, 2025, to August 22, 2026. This procurement is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside, restricted to vendors certified as MBEs by the State of Ohio. The solicitation, issued as RFQ SRC0000033937 on September 12, 2025, invites Ohio-certified MBE vendors to submit itemized quotes via the OhioBuys platform by September 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM, referencing Contract MCSA-0016. The estimated contract value ranges from five to ten million dollars, emphasizing the procurement of a comprehensive suite of Salesforce products, including Public Sector Foundation licenses, Business Rules Engine, Customer Community Plus, Government Cloud Plus, Salesforce Shield, Sandbox, MuleSoft subscriptions, and additional related services. Several items are priced as a percentage of the net price, with a one-time credit applied to certain MuleSoft components, and the renewal is a straightforward extension without explicit options or modifications. The contractual framework relies heavily on the master contract MCSA-0016, with no explicit federal or state clauses, terms, or conditions incorporated or referenced beyond the MBE set-aside and submission instructions. There are no attachments, exhibits, or supporting documents beyond the main product list, and no specific packaging, marking, shipping, or inspection requirements are detailed, reflecting the cloud-based nature of the services. The evaluation process appears to be based on eligibility (MBE certification), compliance with the product list, and lowest price, with no weights or adjectival ratings specified. The award will likely be made to the lowest-priced, compliant MBE vendor. Administrative procedures are minimal, with no designated contract officer contacts or detailed payment instructions beyond referencing the OhioBuys submission process. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with MBE certification, clear submission procedures, and a fixed license renewal period, with the scope centered on cloud services and software licenses rather than physical deliverables.