PROG ID: POCNBK3A STATE OF ALABAMA DATE: 10/01/08 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD TEMPORARY IT PROJECT MGRS CONTRACT T-NUMBER....... : T013 USAGE.......... : STATEWIDE CONTRACT PERIOD......... : OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 SOLICITATION NO : 2169412 CONTRACT BUYER...... : JENNIFER SIGLER BUYER PHONE.. : (334) 242-7370 PURCHASING NUMBER......... : (334) 242-7250 FAX NUMBER... : (334) 242-4419 DATE PRINTED. : 10/01/08 DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE: 2 FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THIS CONTRACT AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE AND THE VENDORS. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORDERING AGENCY TO MAKE SURE THAT * * ALL OF THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THEIR REQUISITION IS CORRECT. * * ALWAYS BE SURE TO RECHECK YOUR COMMODITY NUMBERS. AS SOON AS YOUR * * PURCHASE ORDER ARRIVES, CHECK IT FOR ACCURACY. IF THERE ARE ANY * * DISCREPANCIES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE VENDOR FIRST, THEN CONTACT THE * * BUYER LISTED ON THE FRONT OF THIS CONTRACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. * * IN MOST INSTANCES, PROBLEMS CAN BE CORRECTED. * * * * COMPLAINTS MUST BE DOCUMENTED & SUBMITTED TO THE BUYER IN WRITING.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****************AGENCY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING CONTRACT**************** ANY AGENCY DESIRING TO UTILIZE THE CONTRACT WILL CREATE A CONTRACT RELEASE ORDER (CRO). THE AGENCY WILL SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) TO THE VENDOR OUTLINING THE PROJECT AND THE AGENCY'S NEEDS. THE VENDOR WILL PROVIDE THE AGENCY WITH UP TO THREE (3) CANDIDATES THAT MATCH THE REQUIREMENTS AS SPEICIFIED IN THE SOW. AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES, THE AGENCY WILL NOTIFY THE VENDOR WITH A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE CANDIDATE THAT MEETS ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CRO AND SOW. IF NONE OF THE CANDIDATES ARE ACCEPTABLE, THE AGENCY WILL REQUEST ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES FOR REVIEW AND THE VENDOR WILL RESPOND ACCORDINGLY. THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE ALREADY BEEN PROVIDED TO THE VENDOR IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BID. SOLICITATION NUMBER : 2169412 DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE: 3 CONTRACT PERIOD: ESTABLISH A 12 MONTH CONTRACT WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH 12 MONTH PERIOD WITH THE SAME PRICING, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, OR FIFTH 12 MONTH PERIOD, IF AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES, WOULD BEGIN THE DAY AFTER THE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, OR FOURTH 12 MONTH PERIOD EXPIRES. ANY SUCCESSIVE EXTENSION MUST HAVE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BOTH THE STATE AND VENDOR NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTH PERIOD. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS: CONTINUATION OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE AND A BIDDER BEYOND A FISCAL YEAR IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS BID AND ANY RESULTING AGREEMENT. NON- AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AT ANY TIME SHALL CAUSE ANY AGREEMENT TO BECOME VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE AND NO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SHALL ACCRUE TO THE STATE AS A RESULT. THE STATE WILL NOT INCUR LIABILITY BEYOND THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED AGREEMENT PAYMENT. PURPOSE: ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FROM THE ITEMS LISTED FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES. CONTRACT PRICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS. DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD CONTRACT VENDORS PAGE: 4 CONTRACT VENDOR NUMBER CONTACT PERSON TERMS AND NUMBER NAME AND ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS/FAX DELIVERY 4009288 731610918-00 STEVEN SMITH NET GDH CONSULTING INC 901-531-7130 3 WEEKS ARO 866-362-2880 SUITE 650 4200 EAST SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74135 901-531-7130 DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD COMMODITY LISTING PAGE: 5 CONTRACT COMMODITY NUMBER UNIT PRICE VENDOR # TERMS NUMBER/LINE # COMMODITY DESCRIPTION MEASURE NAME 4009288 00001 964-26-000000 65.90000 731610918-00 NET HR GDH CONSULTING INC IT PROJECT MANAGER I, SOW# ISD-005-001 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR A CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION IN AN ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY. PM-I WILL TYPICALLY BE ASSIGNED FOR SECTION OR WORK GROUP PROJECTS WITHIN AN AGENCY DIVISION, THEY MAY REPORT TO AGENCY PERSONNEL, A PM-II OR PM-III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. 4009288 00002 964-26-000000 85.00000 731610918-00 NET HR GDH CONSULTING INC IT PROJECT MANAGER II, SOW# ISD-005-002 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, A MINIMUM OF 5 YRS OF PROGRESSIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION IN AN ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY. PM-II WILL TYPICALLY BE ASSIGNED TO MANAGE PROJECTS THAT EFFECT AGENCY AT THE DIVISIONAL LEVEL OR SUPERVISE MULTIPLE PM-I PERSONNEL ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS. PM-II WILL REPORT TO ASSIGNED AGENCY PERSONNEL OR PM-III. **PERSONNEL ASSIGNED IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD COMMODITY LISTING PAGE: 6 CONTRACT COMMODITY NUMBER UNIT PRICE VENDOR # TERMS NUMBER/LINE # COMMODITY DESCRIPTION MEASURE NAME PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) CERTIFICATION.** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. 4009288 00003 964-26-000000 105.00000 731610918-00 NET HR GDH CONSULTING INC IT PROJECT MANAGER III, SOW# ISD-005-003 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR'S OR MASTERS DEGREE (PREFERABLE) IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, A MINIMUM OF 10 YRS OF PROGRESSIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, AND CERIFITICATION IN AN ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY. PM-III WILL TYPICALLY BE ASSIGNED AT THE DEPARTMENTAL OR DIVISION LEVEL OF AN AGENCY TO SERVE AS OVERALL PROJECT MANAGER FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS WITHIN THE AGENCY OR TO MANAGE A SINGLE LARGE SCALE PROJECT WITH AGENCY WIDE IMPLICATIONS. PM-III WILL REPORT TO ASSIGNED AGENCY PERSONNEL. **PERSONNEL ASSIGNED IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) CERTIFICATION.** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. DIVISION OF PURCHASING CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE CONCERNING THIS CONTRACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER LISTED ON THE COVER PAGE. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS 7 PAGES.