Staff Augmentation Oracle Database Architect
Workforce Development Building in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking staff augmentation for one (1) IWD Information Technology database architect for Oracle 10g in the IWD Information Technology Division. This position will be under the direction of IWD IT Bureau management staff.
See attachments for more details.
The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions on the following attachments which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
Attachment 1: General Terms and Conditions for service contracts are posted at: http://das.gse.iowa.gov/terms_services.pdf
Attachments 2-4 are on file with the Iowa Workforce Development.
Attachment 2: Contractor's Response to Competitive Bidding 309IWDNIT09270 (except for any contractor objection or amendment to the Competitive Bidding Document requirements that the State has not explicitly agreed to in writing)
Attachment 3: Bidders' Cost (final pricing documentation) response to competitive bidding document 309IWDNIT09270.
Attachment 4: Special Terms (exclusions/changes) (if any)
FOB Destination
Payment Terms: Net 60
Interested SP may submit bids for this position. Bids will only be accepted from qualified ITQ Service Providers. To be considered, proposals must include a signed RFP I3 form, resume, work references and the hourly rate proposed for each applicant by the SP for the position sought. An original and three copies of the proposals must be received by the individual identified below in a SEALED ENVELOPE by Noon, Central Time, Monday, March 23rd. The SEALED ENVELOPE must be marked with the Proposal # and Due Date.
The required documentation must be received by the due date and time.. (See the attachment "RFP I3 form Information Needed" on how to complete the RFP I3 form.)
All questions must be sent to the contact person via email. Then all questions and answers will be added to this site as they come in so everyone will have access to them at the same time.
Questions:
Q: We are not ITQ approved vendors of State of IA. In the past we are allowed to submit responses to the bids of this nature. Are we eligible and allowed to submit response to these 3 bids?
A: These RFPs require that the Service Provider be Pre-qualified under the ITQ.
Q: Can you let me know the length of the recently posted postions?
A: Per the RFPs, The contract will start as soon as possible and will have renewal options. IWD shall have the sole discretion to exercise each renewal option. Continuation will be based upon availability of funds, future workload and the SP's performance.
Q: US citizenships or green cards or whether candidates with H1B sponsorships will be accepted.
A: The Service Provider, as the employer, is responsible to make sure all candidates can legally work in the U.S.
Q: What does the term pre qualified ITQ service providers mean?
A: The State can pre-qualify vendors for Information Technology Consulting. If you would like to look at the information on how to qualify to become an ITQ vendor, start by looking at Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) website. There is a link to all the ITQ documents on the procurement page. http://das.gse.iowa.gov/procurement/index.html Look under Important Links Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) Process. The last know timeframe to qualify was 2 to 3 months partially due to a backlog of requests.
