Issue Date: January 16, 2015 Title: Kofax Ascent Capture License Renewal and Technical Support Specifications: The s (MSDE) Educator Information System (EIS) is seeking provider to renew the Kofax Ascent Capture software license and provide technical support. This is a renewal per the attached specifications. Please note the version required, the system is not upgraded to the most current version of the software. MSDE qualifies for all academic discounts extended by manufacturers of hardware and software. MSDE is also a member of the MEEC consortium. Please make sure that all allowable discounts are reflected in your price quote. Serial # PK41171 Kofax Ascent Capture Software Annual Maintenance Renewal & Tech Support Term: 2/1/15-1/31/16 AE#VY01-900K IMG 900K/YR CNV 2 AE#C005-020U 20 ACIS Remote Sites 1 AE#T025-0000 Remote Full Station 12 AE#T024-0000 Full Station 1 AE#T024-0000 Full Station 6 AE#T025-0000 Remote Full Station 1 1 Year Technical Support for Kofax Capture v7.x including: Unlimited Instance Support Requests; Email, Phone and Remote Support; Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm 1 Qualifications: Kofax requires renewal through a Certified partner. Offeror may not be considered for award without proof of this requirement being met. 1
Most Favorable Bid Price: The State reserves the right to award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the most favorable bid price for providing the goods and services, as specified in this RFQ. Submission Due Date: The interested Offerors should submit a signed (using a blue ink pen) bid form (Exhibit A) by 2:00 p.m., January 23, 2015 with supporting documentation. If submitting via mail, please submit one original (1), which shall be identified as such, and two (2) complete copies of the original to: June Dwyer 200 West Baltimore Street, 2 nd Fl. Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Late bids shall not be accepted Submission Methods: 1. When shipping the bids to MSDE by mail, please use the address as follows: 200 West Baltimore Street, 2 nd Fl. Baltimore, MD 21201 ATTN: Receiving and Shipping Department Mail Room C/O June Dwyer 2. When hand delivered, please use the 6 North Liberty Street entrance of the building with the packages marked as follows: ATTN: Mail Room C/O June Dwyer Mail room hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 3. When emailing submissions, please put RFQ Number R00R520063-Kofax Ascent Capture software license renewal and technical support in the subject line and submit all required documentation to: june.dwyer@maryland.gov. All bids submitted shall be identified with the RFQ Number R00R520063, Kofax Ascent Capture Software License Renewal and technical support, and Due Date inscribed on the left-hand corner of the mailed envelope and or package under the return address. Bids shall not be accepted without this information including expressed packages, such as FedEx and UPS. 2
Contact Person: Questions should be addressed to June Dwyer by 2:00 P.M., January 20, 2015 at the following: june.dwyer@maryland.gov All communications pertaining to this RFQ shall be addressed to June Dwyer by e-mail only. Note: All responses to questions submitted, if any, shall only be posted on emarylandmarketplace as Addendum #1 and or Q & A after the due date of questions are received. I suggest you register with emarylandmarketplace at no charge to access the addendums. Just click register and follow the screens. There may be other opportunities from other State agencies out there. There shall be no mailing of the Addendums. The link to emarylandmarketplace to register is as follows: http://emaryland.buyspeed.com THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3
EXHIBIT A BID FORM Serial # PK41171 Kofax Ascent Capture Software Annual Maintenance Renewal & Tech Support Term: 2/1/15-1/31/16 Part No. Product Description Qty Unit Price Total Cost AE#VY01-900K IMG 900K/YR CNV 2 $ $ AE#C005-020U 20 ACIS Remote Sites 1 $ $ AE#T025-0000 Remote Full Station 12 $ $ AE#T024-0000 Full Station 1 $ $ AE#T024-0000 Full Station 6 $ $ AE#T025-0000 Remote Full Station 1 $ $ 1 Year Technical Support for Kofax Ascent Capture v7.x including: Unlimited Instance Support Requests; Email, Phone and Remote Support; Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm 1 $ $ TOTAL COST $ $ Note: Exhibit A bid form shall not be altered. *Submit this Exhibit A and all supportive documentation. Submit one (1) original, which shall be identified as such, and two (2) complete copies of the original. Please note the submission methods and instructions above. Late bids shall not be accepted 4
VENDOR S NAME: PRINT VENDOR S ADDRESS: City State Zip VENDOR S FEDERAL ID or SS# NAME OF AUTHORIZED: PRINT SIGNATURE: TITLE: ARE YOU A REGISTERED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: YES NO IF YES: MARYLAND STATE CERTIFICATION # IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED AND YOU QUALIFY PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING TO REGISTER: http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/ ARE YOU A REGISTERED SMALL BUSINESS: YES NO IF YES: MARYLAND STATE CERTIFICATION # IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED AND YOU QUALIFY PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING TO REGISTER: http://www.dgs.maryland.gov/ TELEPHONE NO: DATE: E-MAIL: FAX NO. 5