Business Financial Reporting Services
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Due: | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Agency: | State Government of Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 6100064594 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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General Information |
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Procurement | ||||||
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Date Prepared: |
11/04/25 |
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IFB | ||||
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Solicitation/Project#: |
6100064594 |
Solicitation/Project Title: |
Business Financial Reporting Services | ||||
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Description: |
This Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) will cover the requirements to provide Commonwealth agencies with market research and business intelligence information. The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (“DGS”) is seeking qualified Suppliers with the technology and experience in providing commercial information and insight on businesses, which allows customers to make information-based business decisions. The Awarded Suppliers must be able to provide On-Line, Report, and Subscription services, which may include, but are not limited to, Business Reports, Company Reports, Country Reports, Commodity Reports, Industry Standards, Economic Reports, Price Indexes etc. The market research and business intelligence should provide descriptions of markets, business trends, current conditions and forecasts and should provide quantitative and qualitative research on topics required. Reporting should include details on industries, technologies, and companies, as well as population demographics and country profiles.
All questions are due no later than 11/12/2025 by end of day via email to jahildebra@pa.gov Bids are submitted through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us No other form of bid submission is acceptable. All required documents are to be uploaded with the bid submission. |
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Department Information |
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Department/Agency: |
All Using Agencies |
Delivery Location: |
Statewide |
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County: |
Statewide |
Duration: |
06/01/2026 - 05/31/2029 |
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Contact Information |
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First Name: |
Jason |
Last Name: |
Hildebrandt |
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Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX) |
717-346-8188 |
Email: |
jahildebra@pa.gov |
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Solicitation Information |
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Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation. |
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Solicitation Start Date: |
11/05/25 | ||
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Solicitation Due Date: |
11/25/25 |
Solicitation Due Time: |
3:00 PM |
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Solicitation Opening Date: |
11/25/25 |
Solicitation Opening Time: |
3:31 PM |
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Opening Location: |
Electronic Bid | ||
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No. of Addendums: |
0 | ||
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Amended Date: |
11/04/25 |
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STATEMENT OF WORK
INVITATION FOR BID
FOR
Business Financial Reporting Services
ISSUING OFFICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT
1800 Herr St.
Arsenal Bldg. 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17103-1540
IFB NUMBER
6100064594
DATE OF ISSUANCE
11/05/2025
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PART IV
STATEMENT OF WORK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IV-1
Part IV-2
Part IV-3
Part IV-4
Part IV-5
Part IV-6
GENERAL INFORMATION
BID REQUIREMENTS
AGENCY ORDERING PROCESS
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
INQUIRIES
Appendix A – STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Appendix B – DOMESTIC WORKFORCE UTILIZATION FORM
Appendix C – IRAN FREE PROCUREMENT
Appendix D - LOBBYING CERTIFICATION FORM
Appendix E – WORK PROTECTION & CERTIFICATION FORM
Appendix F – COSTARS FORM
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PART IV
STATEMENT OF WORK
IV-1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Overview: This Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) will cover the requirements to provide
Commonwealth agencies with market research and business intelligence information. The
Pennsylvania Department of General Services (“DGS”) is seeking qualified Suppliers with the
technology and experience in providing commercial information and insight on businesses,
which allows customers to make information-based business decisions. The Awarded
Suppliers must be able to provide On-Line, Report, and Subscription services, which may
include, but are not limited to, Business Reports, Company Reports, Country Reports,
Commodity Reports, Industry Standards, Economic Reports, Price Indexes etc. The market
research and business intelligence should provide descriptions of markets, business trends,
current conditions and forecasts and should provide quantitative and qualitative research on
topics required. Reporting should include details on industries, technologies, and companies,
as well as population demographics and country profiles.
A. METHOD OF AWARD (“MULTIPLE AWARD”): Award will be made on a multiple
award basis to all responsible and responsive bidders who comply with the Eligibility
Requirements set forth in this IFB. When services are needed, using agencies will
issue a Request for Quotes (“RFQ”) to suppliers on the List of Awarded Suppliers and
will issue a Purchase Order to the Selected Suppliers based on best value. Specific
agency/facility requirements will be provided on each individual agency’s RFQ.
There is no guarantee that the award of a Contract will result in the award of a
purchase order.
B. BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: Best value refers to the process of selecting the
quote (or quotes) which provides the greatest value to the using agency based on
the evaluation and comparison of all pertinent criteria, including cost, so that the
suppliers whose overall quote best suits the using agency’s needs is selected.
C. CONTRACT TERM: Effective date is listed on the executed contracts and is for three
years. Contracts may be renewed two additional one-year terms per the Contract
Terms and Conditions.
D. ISSUING OFFICE: DGS BOP has issued this IFB on behalf of the Commonwealth. The
sole point of contact in the Commonwealth for this IFB shall be Jason Hildebrandt
Issuing Officer. Please refer all inquiries to the Issuing Officer via e-mail at
jahildebra@pa.gov
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: If a bidder has any questions regarding this IFB, the
bidder must submit the questions via e-mail (with the subject line “IFB 6100064594
Question) to the Issuing Officer named above. Questions must be submitted via e-
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mail no later than Thursday, November 12, 2025. The Issuing Officer shall post as an
addendum to this IFB the answers to the questions on the DGS website. Each bidder
shall be responsible for monitoring the DGS website www.emarketplace.state.pa.us
for new or revised IFB information.
IV-2. BID REQUIREMENTS Suppliers interested in submitting a bid to become an Awarded
Supplier must meet all the bid requirements. Bidders whose bids fail to meet the
following requirements may result in bid rejection:
A. SUPPLIER REGISTRATION: Interested bidders must register as a supplier on the PA
Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us If your company is already
registered in the PA Supplier Portal, registration is not necessary. Prior to
registration, bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Supplier Registration and
Bidding guides available at the Supplier Service Center at:
https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Materials-Services-Procurement/Supplier-Service-Center
For any questions or issues related to the registration process, contact the Supplier
Service Center (“SSC”) at 877-435-7363 Option 1. For any questions or issues related
to the online bidding process, contact the SSC at 877-435-7363 Option 2.
B. BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be electronically received through the PA Supplier
Portal, www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us . To be considered for Contract award,
bidder must complete and return the following documents in response to this IFB:
1. Price List: Bidders must supply their current price list or catalog in electronic
format via either Microsoft Word Document, Excel Spreadsheet, or PDF. Suppliers
may not publish any price list for use by Commonwealth agencies with alternate
pricing or additional terms and conditions. Any other Supplier terms and conditions
that may appear on the Supplier’s price list, including but not limited to, prices subject
to change without notice will not be part of this Contract and will have no force or
effect on this Contract or Purchase Orders issued by Commonwealth agencies.
2. Appendix B –Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification Form: To the extent
that any services could be performed outside of the geographical boundaries of the
United States, the Bidder will be required to certify that those services will be
performed exclusively within the geographical boundaries of the United States or
specify the percentage of the direct labor that will be performed outside of the
United States. The certification form is included with the IFB and must be
completed by the Bidder. The Contracting Agency will use the certification in
making a best value selection.
3. Appendix C – Iran Free Procurement Form: Attach completed, signed form with
bid. Prior to entering a contract worth at least $1,000,000 or more with a
Commonwealth entity, a bidder must: a) certify it is not on the current list of
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persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by the Pennsylvania
Department of General Services (“DGS”) pursuant to Section 3503 of the
Procurement Code and is eligible to contract with the Commonwealth under
Sections 3501-3506 of the Procurement Code; or b) demonstrate it has received an
exception from the certification requirement for that solicitation or contract
pursuant to Section 3503(e). All bidders must complete and return the Iran Free
Procurement Certification form, which is attached hereto and made part of this IFB.
The completed and signed Iran Free Procurement Certification form must be
submitted with the Bid Response. See the following web page for current Iran Free
Procurement list:
https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Documents/Procurement%20Forms/ProposedIranFreeProc
urementList.pdf
4. Appendix D: Lobbying Certification Form
5. Appendix E: Work Protection and Investment Certification Form
6. Appendix F: COSTARS Form
7. Subscriber Agreement: To incorporate as a reference in the contract per Section
IV-3(B)(1), please submit a copy with your bid.
8. Account Manager: A phone number, cell phone number, fax number, email
address, and alternate contact shall be provided for the account manager with the
bid submission. The account manager that will serve as the key point of contact for
Commonwealth agencies and DGS BOP. Account managers must be available
between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Any changes in the account manager shall
be kept to a minimum, and DGS BOP shall be notified immediately.
9. Additional Services: Additional services, reasonably construed to be within the
scope of this procurement, may be added during the term of the contract only with
the written permission of the DGS contract administrator.
Failure to return required bid documents may result in rejection of the bid.
IV-3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. SERVICES: The Awarded Supplier(s) shall provide comprehensive Business Financial
services as defined in IV-4 of the IFB. These services will be provided as an
independent contractor, not as an employee(s) of the Commonwealth. The
Awarded Supplier(s) shall render services in accordance with the policies,
procedures, and standards of each Commonwealth agency.
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