ServiceNow Staff Support

Agency: Iowa State University
State: Iowa
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • 561110 - Office Administrative Services
  • 561210 - Facilities Support Services
  • 561320 - Temporary Help Services
Posted Date: Jan 10, 2024
Due Date: Jan 30, 2024
Solicitation No: RFQ-1000925
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Bid Information
Type Request for Proposal (Public)
Status Issued
Number RFQ-1000925 (ServiceNow Staff Support)
Issue Date & Time 1/10/2024 08:00:02 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time 1/30/2024 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein.

Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity.
Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
Contact Information
Name Jake Miller
Address 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames 50011-1004
Phone (515) 294-4701
Fax
Email millerja@iastate.edu

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RFQ-1000925
ServiceNow Staff Support
Issue Date: 1/10/2024
Questions Deadline: 1/19/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/30/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Jake Miller
Address: Procurement Services
1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames 50011-1004
Phone: (515) 294-4701
Email: millerja@iastate.edu
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Deadline: 1/30/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000925
Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000925
Title:
ServiceNow Staff Support
Type:
Request for Proposal (Public)
Issue Date:
1/10/2024
Question Deadline: 1/19/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/30/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein.
Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate
time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
Staff Augmentation.pdf
View Online
Staff Augmentation language
Insurance Language - Professional Services & Software Dev (Off Campus) 09-
2021.pdf
Download
Insurance Requirements - Professional Services & Software Dev (Off Campus) 09-2021
Requested Attachments
Rate Card
(Attachment required)
Attach a rate card that describes hourly pricing for the various levels of staff you are able to provide. If you are able to
provide rates based on specific modules, provide this as well.
Sample explanatory documentation
(Attachment required)
Provide example documentation for previous staff augmentation engagements or projects including examples of code
created for those engagements.
Familiarity and experience with ServiceNow modules
(Attachment required)
Provide supporting documentation demonstrating familiarity and experience with ServiceNow modules.
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RFQ-1000925
Bid Attributes
1 Overview
Iowa State IT Services seeks Supplier to provide staff augmentation for projects and services across a variety of
ServiceNow modules. Work may entail implementation of new modules, providing general guidance, or development
of custom solutions to address Iowa State needs.
Supplier will be asked to provide proposals to address the specific needs, along with costs, and Iowa State
University will choose a partner to complete the work. This RFP will be awarded to multiple suppliers and no one
supplier will be considered primary over another.
Awardees are expected to adhere to all Iowa State practices and procedures when working in Iowa State
ServiceNow tenants. This includes, but is not limited to, change management, development standards, and
architectural standards. Failure to adhere to defined standards may result in contract cancellation. Awardees are
expected to provide detailed documentation for all efforts completed as part of a staff augmentation engagement.
The initial term of the Agreements awarded is expected to be three years. Rates provided in the initial term, may be
renegotiated at the end of each year of the term. The agreement may be extended for two additional one-year
terms for a total length of 5 years, at the end of the initial term.
2 Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:
Ability to meet required specification
Quality of references and/or past experience
Availability of support
Ease of use/Process to request project or staffing support
Total cost for Iowa State University based on rate card
Exceptions taken to RFP Terms and conditions
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Iowa State is not guaranteeing any amount of annual spend to Awardees.
Although not guaranteed, Iowa State anticipates an average annual spend of $100,000 - $200,000
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 As part of the evaluation process, Iowa State may request a virtual presentation at no cost to the
University.
Dates will be mutually agreed to, but are expected to take place during the week of Jan. 8th - Jan 12th, 2024
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 ---------- Required Specifications ----------
6 Staffing Profile
A partner must have ServiceNow certified technicians/engineers involved in any augmentation of staff. Provide a
profile including, degrees, training, years of experience, etc. of specific staff members that, if you were awarded,
would be involved on the project with ISU.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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7 Module Expertise
Provide a description of the modules your company can provide to ISU including, but not limited to the following
areas in ServiceNow: CMDB, ITSM (minimum requirement), ITOM, CSDM, SPM, FSM. Familiarity with one or more of
theses areas is required.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
8 Process and Timeline
Describe the process to be utilized in fulfilling the requirements of this RFP and an explanation of how the Company
would anticipate working with ISU. Include a proposed sequence of events and timeline necessary to acquire
knowledge about Iowa State University's policies and procedures and the needs of the University.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
9 A partner must be able to implement or develop solutions without requiring Iowa State to purchase
additional ServiceNow modules beyond what may already be considered in scope by Iowa State.
It can be recommended as a best practice or means to save money, but cannot be a requirement.
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Ability to provide examples demonstrating a partner's familiarity and experience with ServiceNow
0 modules noted previously.
Supporting documentation is a required attachment to your submission
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Additional Value
1 Provide details on any additional areas Iowa State has not listed, but that may offer value above requirements
provided.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Required Specifications - Comments
2 List any other items of importance including any specifications that are not able to be met.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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1 Reference #1 Name and Company
3 Note: It is strongly recommended that you provide references. If you do not provide references in your bid
response, you may not be given an opportunity to provide them later in the bid process and you may be scored 0
points with respect to this evaluation criteria.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Reference #1 Phone
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(__ __ __) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ ext:
(Required)
1 Reference #1 Email
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(Required: Email address)
1 Reference #2 Name and Company
6 Note: It is strongly recommended that you provide references. If you do not provide references in your bid
response, you may not be given an opportunity to provide them later in the bid process and you may be scored 0
points with respect to this evaluation criteria.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Reference #2 Phone
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(__ __ __) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ ext:
(Required)
1 Reference #2 Email
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(Required: Email address)
1 Reference #3 Name and Company
9 Note: It is strongly recommended that you provide references. If you do not provide references in your bid
response, you may not be given an opportunity to provide them later in the bid process and you may be scored 0
points with respect to this evaluation criteria.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
2 Reference #3 Phone
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(__ __ __) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ ext:
(Required)
2 Reference #3 Email
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(Required: Email address)
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Deadline: 1/30/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1000925

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