RFQ IBM i Operations, Maintenance, and Integration Services

The City of Syracuse, through its Finance agency, is soliciting qualifications for IBM i Operations, Maintenance, and Integration Services under solicitation 27-158. The scope of work is divided into two primary functions: Function A, which covers the general operation of the IBM i System and support for in-house applications, and Function B, which involves the design and development of integrations between those applications and other City systems using middleware. A significant priority for the City is payroll and timekeeping support. Work is not fixed or finite and will be assigned via task orders based on the hourly rates submitted by the respondent, who may qualify for one or both functions. Administratively, payments are processed monthly based on services performed, subject to a 5% retainage that is released upon the City Engineer's approval of final applications. Compensation is limited to the authorization established by the Mayor and Common Council. The selected consultant must maintain general liability and professional liability insurance with minimum limits of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and aggregate, naming the City as an additional insured. These policies must remain active for three years following final acceptance of the work. Additionally, the City retains the right to audit the contractor's records, which must be maintained for at least three years after the agreement's termination.