It is required that all bids be evaluated in the same manner, and that this evaluation process be submitted to the New York State Office of the State Controller prior to the proposals being opened. While the Evaluation Team is examining the proposals and developing a short list of vendors, activities related to the initial system implementation have begun. The vendor selection is scheduled for June-July 1999. Contract negotiations with the selected vendor will then commence. It is hoped that initial system implementations can begin before the end of 1999.
Much work remains to be done.
SUNY OLIS extends great appreciation to the SLAM Committee for all of their efforts.