The proposed Modification No. M0008 to Contract No. CW90729 with Geographic Solutions, Inc. seeks to extend the contract for an additional year, from June 11, 2025, through June 10, 2026, at a cost of $3,547,451. This modification includes the addition of a new Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 4004) for application development services, which will be billed at an hourly rate of $155 for a maximum of 2,500 hours, resulting in an increase of $387,500 to the total contract price. The Department of Employment Services (DOES) will oversee the contractor's work to ensure compliance with project plans and deliverables, particularly in enhancing the Unemployment Insurance Benefits System.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for vendors developing software solutions for DOES, mandating the submission of a comprehensive project plan within 14 business days of task order issuance. This plan must detail the project scope, timeline, resources, risk management strategies, and deliverables, including a risk management component. The bill also emphasizes the importance of source code and technical documentation, requiring adherence to standards for readability, documentation, modularity, and security. Furthermore, it clarifies property rights, stating that while DOES retains the right to use and modify the developed resources, the vendor maintains intellectual property rights to the source code. Definitions of key terms related to the project are included to ensure clarity in contractual obligations.