Pennsylvania eMarketplace #3525R03

PennDOT seeks managed mainframe services for IBM-compatible systems statewide.

This opportunity involves the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeking a managed service provider for its IBM-compatible mainframe environment. - Government Buyer: - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) - OEMs and Vendors: - IBM (explicitly referenced for mainframe compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - Managed mainframe hardware and software services for approximately 100 applications - Mainframe hosting, management, infrastructure support, disaster recovery, security compliance, 24x7 help desk, and operations - All hardware and software costs included in solution - Consumption-based pricing model - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must be IBM-compatible - Compliance with security standards: CJIS, IRS, DIS-200 - Rehosting of applications to a new mainframe platform before contract end - Participation in Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) programs (26% and 3% goals) - Emphasis on service reliability, financial value, transition efficiency, and security

Description

PennDOT seeks a service provider to support all business processes related to its existing IBM-compatible mainframe, including hosting, management, infrastructure support, disaster recovery, and security compliance. The mainframe hosts approximately 100 applications, including critical ones such as Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. The project aims to ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective mainframe capabilities with a focus on service reliability, financial value, transition efficiency, and security compliance. The contract duration is 60 months with five 12-month renewal options, and the transition of applications is expected before February 2028.

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