Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA)

8.1.11 Determination 

of 

Needs 

(Colorado Citizens, Businesses, State Agencies, Local 

Government, and Other Political Subdivisions) 

The contractor shall conduct and document a determination of needs study related to 

current and future portal applications and services.  The contractor shall survey state 

departments and other state and local government entities to determine their need for 

portal applications and services.  In addition, the contractor shall survey, through 

appropriate means, Colorado citizens and businesses to determine what applications and 

services these groups require from SIPA.  The contractor shall present the results of the 

determination of needs study in such a way that SIPA, in conjunction with state 

departments and other state and local government agencies, can assign appropriate 

priorities and develop appropriate implementation plans. 

8.1.11.1 Requirements 

Refinement 

8.1.11.2  Alternative Investigation and Evaluation 

8.1.11.3 Recommendations 

8.1.11.4 Approval 

to 

Proceed 

8.1.11.5  Conduct Market Survey and Needs Assessment 

8.1.11.6 Acceptance 

8.1.12 Operate 

New 

Requirements Processing 

The contractor shall design, build, operate, support, and maintain a new requirements 

process for SIPA.  As an on going program, the portal will need continuous development, 

enhancement, and modification.  The contractor shall provide a process that will detail 

how SIPA and the contractor will identify new and developing needs, develop the 

applications, cost application developments, train on the applications, implement, and 

maintain and enhance the applications.   

8.1.12.1 Requirements 

Refinement 

8.1.12.2  Alternative Investigation and Evaluation 

8.1.12.3 Recommendations 

8.1.12.4 Approval 

to 

Proceed 

8.1.12.5  Implement Requirements Processes 

8.1.12.6 Acceptance 

8.1.12.7  Operation, Support, and Maintenance 

8.1.13 Provide 

Training 

Request for Proposal 10/29/2004 

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