Productive Use Requirements - 1007

Successful operation of a state program frequently depends upon reliable operation of IT equipment or software. Failure of procured IT products may result in loss of revenue, unnecessary expenditure of funds, idling of state personnel or interruption of services to program recipients.

These Productive Use Requirements are intended to: (1) Minimize risk of failure of a procured product; and (2) Protect the state from procuring equipment or software that has no record of proven performance. The requirements pertain to all procurements for IT goods.

Model language for inclusion in solicitation documents regarding Productive Use Requirements is provided in the IFB/RFP solicitation format.