FY26 VRF Annual Support

The contract involves providing annual support services for the Vertical Reporting Framework (VRF) system managed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The support primarily focuses on resolving support tickets within a timeframe of one week or as mutually agreed upon, ensuring timely issue resolution for the state's reporting infrastructure. The solicitation, designated as FY26 VRF Annual Support with solicitation number SRC0000034518, was posted on October 9, 2025, with a response deadline of October 24, 2025. It is limited to suppliers holding current state contracts under DAS contract MMA7538, emphasizing that responses must meet or beat existing contract pricing. The estimated contract value ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, with services to be delivered at EDU Information Technology in Columbus, Ohio. The procurement process is structured around a lowest-price responsive and responsible selection criterion, with no additional evaluation factors or qualitative ratings specified. The contract is governed by Ohio’s standard terms and conditions, which are explicitly incorporated, and no additional or federal clauses are referenced. The solicitation emphasizes that only responses from qualified state contract holders will be considered, and the awarded vendor will be selected based solely on the lowest qualifying quote, with ties resolved randomly. There are no specified attachments, technical specifications, or special contract requirements beyond the standard terms, and the submission process mandates electronic proposals with attached quotes, adhering strictly to the state's procurement procedures. Overall, the contract aims to ensure efficient, timely support for Ohio’s VRF system through straightforward, price-driven procurement within a well-defined regulatory framework.