Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA)

SIPA, working with its contractors and customers, will determine the roll out schedule of 

new Internet applications on an ongoing basis.  SIPA and its contractors will respond  as 

agencies develop new Internet application requirements, get them approved through the 

State's budget process, and develop the detailed specifications.. 

Future expansion of the portal will be based upon market surveys and validated 

requirements from Colorado citizen and business demands and the needs of state 

departments and other state and local government entities to provide services over the 

Internet. 

3.0 Acquisition Schedule 

SIPA will proceed with the following dates for the various procurement milestones 

leading to contract award.  This schedule is subject to revision. 

Issue 

RFP 

    October 

29, 

2004 

Written Questions due 

November 12, 2004 

RFP pre bid Q&A Meeting   

November 12, 2004 

RFP Q&A's published 

November 15, 2004 

RFP proposals due 

December 13, 2004 

Contract 

Award    January 

31, 

2005 

4.0 Proposal 

Submission Instructions 

SIPA is the sole point of contact for questions and answers regarding this RFP.  Please 

address any and all inquiries and comments regarding this RFP only by fax letter or 

email.  SIPA will acknowledge receipt of only written inquiries received prior to 8:00 

AM on November 12, 2004 will be accepted and responded to. The time and location of 

the RFP Pre Bid meeting will be posted on the SIPA web page accessed through 

www.colorado.gov, and on the State of Colorado's BIDS.   

Mail:   Statewide Internet Portal Authority 

C/O: Michael Cooke, SIPA Board Member 

Colorado Department of Revenue 

P.O. Box 17087 

Denver, CO 80217 0087 

Fax:   303 866 2400 

Email: portalauthority@state.co.us 

Due Date, Time and Location 

Request for Proposal 10/29/2004 

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