Pennsylvania State SCIQuest #3525R03

PennDOT Seeks Managed Mainframe Services for IBM-Compatible Environment

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a managed service provider to support its IBM-compatible mainframe environment, which runs approximately 100 critical applications. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Issuing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the environment is IBM-compatible - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive managed mainframe services, including: - Hosting and management of IBM-compatible mainframe hardware and software - Infrastructure support for mainframe and distributed systems - Disaster recovery and business continuity - Security compliance (CJIS, IRS, DIS-200 standards) - 24x7 help desk and operations support - Transition planning for rehosting applications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Support for mission-critical applications such as Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing - All hardware and software costs must be included in the service - Deliverable and consumption-based contract structure - Participation goals: 26% Small Diverse Business (SDB), 3% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) - Emphasis on secure, reliable, and cost-effective service delivery - Five-year base contract with up to five one-year renewal options and possible three-month extension

Description

PennDOT is seeking a service provider to deliver comprehensive mainframe services including hosting, management, infrastructure support, disaster recovery, and security compliance for approximately 100 applications, including critical ones such as Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. The contract aims to provide secure, reliable, flexible, and cost-effective mainframe capabilities with a focus on service reliability, financial value, transition efficiency, and security compliance. The contract term is five years with possible renewals, and the procurement process includes specific participation goals for small diverse businesses and veteran business enterprises. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.

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