CATI Software

Background
The solicitation is for CATI Software. The instructions to vendors emphasize the importance of reviewing all documents thoroughly, compliance with mandatory terms, and attendance at a pre-bid meeting if applicable. Vendors are required to submit questions in writing by a specified deadline and must acknowledge addenda issued with the solicitation.
Bids must be submitted electronically through wvOASIS or signed and delivered by the vendor to the agency. The solicitation also includes provisions for bid formatting, alternate models or brands, exceptions and clarifications, registration, unit price, vendor preference, reciprocal preference, and preferences for small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses.
It also outlines requirements for electronic file access restrictions, non-responsibility determinations, acceptance/rejection of bids, and public disclosure of submissions.

Work Details
The contract term will be determined based on the specific category identified in the contract. The solicitation includes general terms and conditions related to contractual agreement, definitions of key terms, contract term renewal or extension options, authority to proceed, quantities required under the contract, emergency purchases, required documents such as licenses/certifications/permits and insurance policies.
It also includes workers' compensation insurance requirements, liquidated damages provisions, acceptance of terms and conditions by vendors, pricing terms including payment in arrears and payment methods accepted by vendors. It also includes clauses related to additional fees charged by vendors, taxes payable by the vendor, funding availability contingent upon legislative appropriation or other sources of funding being made available.
It also includes cancellation rights of the state agency in case of non-conformance with specifications or other reasons specified in the contract.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be determined based on the specific category identified in the contract.

Place of Performance
The place of performance will be determined based on the specific category identified in the contract.