Basic Information

Reference Number

00004307128

Issuing Organization

Ontario Shared Services

Solicitation Type

RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

tender_20171

Title

Project: tender_20171 - RFI - Innovative Science IT Environment (INSITE)

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Ontario

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2024/11/14 02:01:00 PM EST

Closing Date

2024/12/13 11:00:00 AM EST

Contact Information

Sharon Thompson

sharon.thompson@ontario.ca

Description

RFI for technology options analysis for Environmental Monitoring & Reporting modernization solution

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is undertaking a Technology Scan to explore viable solutions for its modernization project. There are currently approximately 30 applications, databases, and datasets related to Environmental Monitoring & Reporting (EMRB) data and many are over 20 years old, not integrated with each other or partner systems and have limited functionality. There is a combination of off-the-shelf, cloud and in-house built solutions.

The solution will enable timely scientific advice to support evidence-based decision making across the Ministry’s policy, permissions, approvals, compliance and enforcement, and emergency response programs. This will allow identification and assessment of environmental issues to protect and restoring Ontario’s air, land, and water.

EMRB Branch processes include: Design and Planning projects and studies (that may last for weeks or decades); Field Data Collection (e.g. water, soil and air samples); Scientific Data Management (preparation, storage and management of data); Modelling, Analytics, and Interpretation of data; and Data Sharing (cross program along with internal and external partners).

The RFI summarizes the results of the Discovery Phase of the project including the business functional & non-functional requirements necessary in the future solution.
Scope of Work
Respondents are asked to provide information on how they can build and/or configure a solution that delivers the business needs and requirements.

The RFI requests the following:
 Company Profile and Relevant Experience
 Desired Future State - whether respondent can deliver business needs in whole or in part
 Transition from Current State to Desired Future State
 Knowledge Transfer and Onboarding
 Term of Contract
 Vendor Performance Management to monitor/measure project progress and SLA targets for Operational Support
 Delivery Model Options - flexible whether hosted in-house or SaaS, COTS solution, package of components, etc.
 Security Considerations
 Pricing Considerations - rough order of magnitude budgetary estimates for Ministry's business case

The Ministry is undertaking a Technology Scan to support a business case (including funding request) for its modernization project and ongoing operational support & maintenance requirements. Vendor responses will be considered in conjunction with an internal assessment of available in-house common components (e.g. single sign-on, etc.) and Government of Ontario I&IT standards (ex. Cyber Security, etc.).

 Deadline for Questions by Respondents - Nov. 29, 2024, 15:00 (EST)
 Deadline for Addendum - December 6, 2024, 17:00 (EST)
 RFI Closed - December 13, 2024, 11:00:00 (EST)
 Optional Meeting/Demo - January 2025 (RFI Contact will reach out to respondents in early January, if required)

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued by the originator of the notice. MERX asks you to contact the buying agency directly for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the main tender document and/or on this notice abstract.

Toutes les modifications associées à cet avis d’appel d’offres ainsi que les documents, les plans et les spécifications sont générés par l’entité responsable des achats (l’acheteur). S’il vous plait, contactez-le directement pour les addenda. Veuillez notez qu’il se peut que les fournisseurs soient obligés de s’inscrire directement avec l’acheteur. Vous pouvez trouver leur coordonnées dans le document principal ou dans l’abstrait de l’avis d’appel d’offre.

Source: https://ontariotenders.app.jaggaer.com/