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Minnesota IT Services Seeks Vendor for Accessibility Exception Workflow Enhancement and Support

This opportunity is issued by the Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT), Office of Accessibility, seeking a vendor to enhance and expand its Accessibility Exception Workflow solution. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT), Office of Accessibility - Primary contact: Haylie Heil, Contracts Attorney, IT Procurement - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Microsoft (as the platform provider for Power Platform and SharePoint) - Products/Services Requested: - Modification, enhancement, and expansion of the existing Accessibility Exception Workflow application built on Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI) and SharePoint - Includes adding workflow features, notifications, risk scoring, permissioning, and accessibility testing - System maintenance, support, and upgrades (branding changes, troubleshooting, technical support) - Knowledge transfer and training for staff (documentation, sustainability) - Process assessment and recommendations for workflow and compliance improvements - Development of a custom workflow and form to streamline the accessibility exception request and review process - Product Line Items: - Cost proposal for custom workflow and form development (no hardware or specific part numbers) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have expertise in Microsoft M365, web development (HTML, XML), and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards - Focus on accessibility compliance and sustainability - Electronic proposal submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal with multi-factor authentication - Only one bid per vendor; all required attachments must be uploaded - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028, with options to extend up to three additional years - Delivery of initial solution expected by October 5, 2026

Description

The State of Minnesota through its Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) is seeking a vendor to build out a workflow with a custom form to facilitate and streamline the accessibility exception request and review process through the Office of Accessibility. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The event is sealed and only one bid is allowed. The procurement aims to enhance the accessibility exception process for the State of Minnesota.

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