The Port of Olympia (“Port”) is requesting interested Information Technology Services (ITS) firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) that provides Information Technology Services for all Port of Olympia facilities and locations.
The Port’s ITS department exists to support all operations of the Port. It is the expectation of the Port, and those the Port serves, that the ITS Vendor is able to perform the required duties in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by all applicable governing entities, in a responsible and cost-effective manner. As a public entity the Port’s ITS Vendor is required to ensure all of the Port’s operations are protected and managed securely.
Olympia Regional Airport, the Port’s Administrative offices, and several commercial and industrial properties including areas such as the New Market Industrial Campus and the Cleanwater Center. In addition to operating within a complex commercial enterprise environment, the Port is subject to a variety of Federal and/or State security, regulatory, funding and public records requirements, among others. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise, flexibility and availability to meet the multi-faceted technology needs and support demands of the Port.
The purpose of this Solicitation is to generate a list of Vendors who meet the Port’s minimum qualifications and would be interested in submitting a proposal. The results of this Solicitation do not bind the Port to enter into a Contract with any of the Vendors who have submitted either an SOQ or a Proposal, if one is requested. The Port reserves the right to reopen this Solicitation for the purposes of expanding the Vendor pool at any point during this process.
