Contract Summary

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Contract Scope

IT Professional Services (ITPS) is a group of categorized lists or "pools" of IT service providers within WEBS, the state's solicitation-notification system, for state purchasers to use when they seek competitive proposals for their IT business needs. The categories identify common IT business needs of state government. In an effort to streamline program entry for service providers, DES has developed a simple click-through program agreement to replace a formal procurement process. Service providers can identify their expertise and have their company names added to appropriate notification lists in WEBS.

Purchasers are required to conduct a competitive solicitation if ITPS is your contract of choice. For details on how to post your ITPS solicitations, please view the customer resources outlined below.

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ITPS contract is changing
DES is in the process of restructuring the ITPS contract to create a more consistent and efficient method of purchasing IT services that fully meet competitive procurement requirements and addresses major customer and vendor challenges with the current contract.

New ITPS Contract
To visit the new IT Project Management Services Contract 14822, click here
To visit the new IT Development Contract 16322, click here
To learn more about the ITPS project and upcoming solicitations click here

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What does this mean for vendors and purchasers?
As we award final contracts under the new structure the corresponding categories under the new ITPS portfolio, categories of the current ITPS contract will be closing. DES will notify customers and vendors in advance of upcoming category closures. DES is currently closing two categories in the current two-tier ITPS contract 08215

Current Category Closures
Category 4, Project Management
Category 5, Quality Assurance
Category 6, Software Testing
Category 7, Client/Server & Web Services

As of April 1, categories 4 and 5 are included in the new IT Project Management 14822 statewide contract. As of May 15, 2024, categories 6 and 7 are included in the new IT Development 16322 statewide contract.
• As categories are closed, purchasers will not be able to issue new work requests under categories 4-7 of the old contract.
• Any work orders, or RFPs, that were issued before category closure will be valid until completion of the term in the order.
• We’ve notified all vendors registered in these categories.
• The new contract streamlined the procurement process, purchasers no longer need to complete a two-tier solicitation process.
• Questions? Email desitps@des.wa.gov
• To learn about new bid opportunities subscribe to the Contracts Connection and the IT Focus .
• All vendors must register in WEBS

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The following IT service categories are available to purchasers:

ITPS Service Strategy Categories:
• Category 1: IT Funding & Financial Analysis
• Category 2: IT Business Analysis
• Category 3: Continuity of Operations/Disaster Recovery

ITPS Project Management Categories:
• Category 4: IT Project Management. NOTE: Category is closing to new work requests as of April 1, 2024. See above.
• Category 5: Project Quality Assurance NOTE: Category is closing to new work requests as of April 1, 2024. See above.

ITPS Service Delivery Categories:
• Category 6: Software Testing NOTE: Category is closing to new work requests as of May 15, 2024. See above.
• Category 7: Client/Server & Web Services NOTE: Category is closing to new work requests as of May 15, 2024. See above.
• Category 8: Database Services
• Category 9: GIS Services
• Category 10: Infrastructure Services
• Category 11: Mainframe Services
• Category 12: Mobile Services

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How to Use this Contract - Purchasers
1. Conduct a competitive solicitation. See User Guide and additional resources below.
 • User Guide
 • Solicitation Package
 • Solicitation Amendment
 • Contract Template
 • Contract Amendment
2. For pricing and additional contractor information, see the Contractor Roster.

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How to get added to a notification list - Contractors
1. Read the changes to this program on the ITPS Project page.
2. Per the note above, applications for Categories 4, 5, 6 and 7 are closed.
3. Complete and submit the 08215 Contract Agreement .
4. Vendors must provide all requested data and agree to all certifications and assurances.
5. Submittals will be batched and reviewed for completeness and compliance no later than the 20th of the month prior to the start of the next quarter. For example: applications received between July 1, 2024 and September 20, 2024 will be added to the Contractor Roster effective October 1, 2024.
NOTE: DES cannot expedite this schedule.
6. At the beginning of each quarter, the notification lists in WEBS will be updated to reflect new service providers who provided submittals as instructed and the Contractor Roster will be updated.

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DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.