The proposed Modification No. M0008 to Contract No. CW90729 with Geographic Solutions, Inc. seeks to exercise option year four, which amounts to $3,547,451 for the period from June 11, 2025, to June 10, 2026. This modification will enable Geographic Solutions, Inc. to continue providing essential services for the Unemployment Insurance Benefits System, including hosting, licensing, maintenance, and support. Additionally, a new Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 4004) for application development services is introduced, aimed at enhancing the system's functionality through various software solutions. The total price for this option year has been revised from $3,159,951 to $3,547,451 due to the inclusion of 2,500 labor hours at a rate of $155 per hour, with all other terms and conditions of the contract remaining unchanged.

The bill also outlines specific requirements for vendors developing software solutions for the Department of Employment Services (DOES). Vendors are mandated to submit a comprehensive project plan within 14 business days of task order issuance, detailing project scope, timeline, resources, risk management strategies, and deliverables. The plan must include a risk management section and a summary chart of deliverables with due dates. Furthermore, the bill establishes standards for the software's functionality, performance, user interface, security, and documentation. It requires vendors to provide source code and technical documentation that meet specific standards, while clarifying property rights regarding the developed software, ensuring that DOES retains the right to use and modify the source code, while the vendor maintains intellectual property rights. This framework aims to ensure effective, secure, and maintainable software solutions that protect the interests of both the agency and the vendor.