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Q22000002 Management Consulting Svcs for Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF BES Project

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q22000002
Status
Awarded
Department
Human Services
Division
Benefit Employment Support Services Division
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Oahu
Category
Services
Release Date
07/01/2021
Offer Due Date & Time
07/09/2021 02:00 PM
Description
Management Consulting Services for State of Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF Benefits Eligibility System (BES) Project

The BES Project will automate multiple social service assistance programs including TANF, SNAP, and other DHS benefit programs utilizing custom software development in Java, integration with multiple Oracle applications and tools, interface development and integration with other DHS systems (i.e., KOLEA), and other state systems and solutions. This project management service will lead the Department of Human Services IT Modernization effort for the Benefits Eligibility System (BES) Project. The BES project has embraced a hybrid strategy employing both agile and waterfall elements, cloud based / cloud-ready architecture with containerization / micro services / API integration. The resulting solution will provide a client-facing self-service portal and an integrated SNAP / financial eligibility solution, rules-based, complete with integrated work-load management and federal system interfaces.
Contact Person
Paik, David
Email
dpaik@dhs.hawaii.gov
Phone
808-586-5696
General Comments
Procurement Officer
Daisy Hartsfield
Attachments
Scope of Work-BES PMO services SOW HIePro Statement of Work.docx
103D-1 General Conditions.pdf

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Q22000002 Management Consulting Svcs for Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF BES Project

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Management Consulting Svcs. for Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF BES Project
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541512 Computer software consulting services or consultants
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Management Consulting Svcs. for Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF BES Project
Description
Scope of Work / Experience Required

The requirements of this software consulting project management services for the Benefits Eligibility System (BES) Project are unique; must be experienced in managing multi-year, complex IT projects with multiple prime and sub-contractors embedded, and must have direct experience in developing an integrated eligibility solution for government public assistance programs.

1) Must have Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for at least 10 years

2) Must have at least 3-5 years of previous experience working with DHS. The contractor must explain their experience with DHS.

3) The contractor must have experience and provide details of their experience with the following:
a) Project Management and/or Project Oversight at least 5 years
b) State or Federal Benefit Programs at least 5 years
c) Custom Java/.Net Applications/Systems Development and Implementation at least 5 years
d) COTS Oracle/IBM Systems Integration and Implementation at least 5 years
e) Software Development Lifecycle at least 5 years
f) Business Processes Engineering/Analysis at least 5 years

4) The contractor may provide services remotely between 6:00am – 6:00pm Hawaii time. The contractor should have the ability to provide in-person/onsite services at the main DHS BES project office located on Oahu at least 4-weeks per year, or as requested.

5) The contractor must provide references showing the ability to deliver services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Q22000002 Management Consulting Svcs for Hawaii DHS SNAP/TANF BES Project

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  • HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii, and 4.1666% for the island of Maui.
  • ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.
  • VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.
  • VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.