Bids and proposals

The Missouri Office of Administration wants a contractorto provide computer-aideddispatching for thestate's highway patrol. Arequest for proposals is expected in August.The contractor must provide application software,server hardware, implementation and supportservices for nine communications centers.The system will be located in Jefferson City, Mo.Integrated tax systemMassachusetts' Executive Office for Administrationand Finance wants a contractor to replace its integratedtax system. A request for proposals isexpected in July.The contractor must furnish tax processing, datamanagement and case management.The contractor mustalso meet Web-based workflowand data warehouse requirements.Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health andHuman Services wants a contractor to provide surveillanceand utilization reviewcomponents for the state'sMedicaid ManagementInformation System. A request for proposals isexpected in July.The components help state officials combatwaste, fraud and abuse by reviewing providers'claims for possible incorrect payments.The North Carolina Transportation Departmentwants a contractor to provide a digital driver'slicense system. A request forproposals is expected inSeptember.The state plans to conduct test implementationsof each component of the new system. The contractormust develop, integrate and test the componentsand be able to handle full implementation.