Opportunity knocking

The Washington Metropolitan Police Department wants IT help desk and seat management support services. A request for proposals is expected in August. The contractor will provide Novell server administration, hardware installation, help desk support, security and configuration management for one of the 10 largest local police departments in the United States.The Health Policy and Services Division of the Montana Public Health and Human Services Department plans to re-bid its fiscal agent contract for its Medicaid management information system. An RFP is expected in September.The Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor wants a new integrated property tax system. An RFP is expected in August. The solution should meet property assessment mandates, improve public service, give staff more processing and decision-making capabilities and improve efficiency in tax administration.The Medicaid Division for the Idaho Health and Welfare Department may want to adopt a welfare eligibility system from Maine. An RFP is expected in November. The department conducted a program search and identified the Maine Health and Human Services Department's Automated Client Eligibility System as the most desirable solution for transfer to Idaho.The New Jersey Treasury Department's Purchase Bureau wants telecommunications devices for the visual and hearing impaired. An RFP is expected by September. The scope of work will cover appropriate products and warranties, maintenance and other incidental services.These opportunities are compiled by Federal Sources Inc., a market research and consulting firm in McLean, Va. (www.fedsources.com)