RFP#:  OPMFIN20121203

Strategic Sourcing, Cost Recovery and Reduction Services Related to the State’s Expenses for Goods and Services 

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (hereinafter State) is seeking a proposer to provide analytic support, expert advice, knowledge transfer and implementation services to assist the State in a budget initiative to reduce its net operating costs beginning in fiscal year 2014 and going forward.  

The goal of this RFP is the selection of one or more consultants to identify and implement initiatives that will reduce the short-term and long-term cost of good and services the State buys while maintaining or improving service quality.  It is the State’s intent to compensate on an agreed contingency amount that is based on measurable achieved cost reductions and savings to the State.

These services are authorized in accordance with Sections 4-65a, 4-66 and 4-67 of the Connecticut General Statutes. 

The due date for proposals is 4:30 PM on Friday, January 11, 2013.  Proposals must be received in the required packaging and labeling at the Office of Policy and Management, 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (ATTN: Jim Hadfield) not later than the deadline.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

No additions or changes to the original proposal will be allowed after submittal.  While changes are not permitted, clarification of proposals may be required by the State at the proposer’s sole cost and expense.

The Official State contact person for the purpose of this RFP is:

                     

Jim Hadfield

Information Technology Manager

Office of Policy and Management

Office of Finance

450 Capitol Avenue

MS# 54FIN   

Hartford, Connecticut  06106-1379

TELEPHONE: 860-418-6438

FACISMILE:860-418-6493

E-MAIL: jim.hadfield@ct.gov

All communications with the State regarding this RFP must be directed to the Official State Contact

The RFP Document can be found at the following link:  https://www.biznet.ct.gov/scp_search/BidDetail.aspx?CID=27107

QUESTION AND ANSWER DOCUMENT