Optimizing Geographic Information

Massachusetts ITS33

The Operational Services Division (OSD) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has awarded Sewall an Information Technology Services (ITS33)--Solutions Providers contract for the development, customization, selection, and implementation of geographic information systems (GIS). Under the terms of this procurement, Sewall is pre-qualified to provide a range of GIS services, including data conversion and maintenance, database design and application development, software and systems integration, and web services to government agencies, municipalities, and other public institutions within the Commonwealth. The two-year contract, effective 1 July 2008, allows statewide entities to contract Sewall directly without utilizing the public bid process, and is the primary statewide contract used by Commonwealth agencies for the procurement of GIS services. There are no limits to project or dollar size under the contract.

GUIDELINES ON USING ITS33
Prior to issuing an order under ITS33, organizations must solicit quotes from at least three prequalified vendors. The next step is to develop an ITS33 Statement of Work (SOW), which defines the project scope and becomes part of the overall contract agreement. The SOW includes:

• Project overview
• Vendor and contractor single points of contact
• Vendor and contractor project managers
• Key vendor personnel, their role, and percentage of time commitment
• Project deliverables and metrics of acceptance
• Delivery milestones
• Payment terms

Sewall is ready to assist organizations in developing this document to meet Massachusetts contract requirements. For more information on contracting Sewall under ITS33, please contact: Lisa Schoonmaker, Communications Director, at 800 648 4202; schl@jws.com

Sewall offers prompt payment discounts under ITS33.

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