HCPSS MPIA Request #2025-093

Requestor
Rohit Khirapate
Organization/Agency
Connvertex Technologies Inc
Requested Information
I am writing to formally Request a MPIA for the following RFP, which has already been awarded. Specifically, I would like to request access to the awarded proposal in soft copy format.

RFP Title: Business Intelligence Architect and Senior Solution
Bid #084.24.B7
Award Date: 03/07/2024
Awarded Vendor: Janus Software, Inc. DBA Janus Associates, Inc.
Date Received
Status
Complete
Response Notes

Responsive to this request, publicly available information regarding the Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) Assessment Services and External Security Penetration Testing (PenTest) with an RFP #084.24.B7 can be found in this online database: https://hcpss.bonfirehub.com/publicContracts/173179#!/.
Under MPIA GP ยง 4-344, which allows a custodian to deny inspection of confidential opinions, deliberations, advice or recommendations from one governmental employee or official to another for the purpose of assisting the latter in the decision-making function, we would be unable to release evaluation documents. These records reveal pre-decisional recommendations of the evaluation committee used to inform the award by the Purchasing Office, where release would be contrary to the public interest given its potential to inhibit full and frank discussion in the procurement process. Additional time would be needed to complete response.

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