Central Message Switch System Implementation

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Topeka, Kansas, United StatesPosted 10 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to implement and maintain a modern on-premise Central Message Switch system with advanced authentication, migration, and high availability requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an established firm with at least 5 years of continuous active participation in the industry
Must provide a PMP certified Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience
Must be able to provide an on-premise software solution hosted in the KBI data center
Must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate
Must comply with all federal and state laws relating to immigration and reform
Must provide a completed Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on a VPAT version 2.4 or later
Must be able to provide support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year
Must have all subcontractors located within the United States
Must provide a staffing plan identifying project roles and responsibilities

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,500,000 – $3,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

April 8th, 2026: Date Posted

April 22nd, 2026: Question Deadline

May 21st, 2026: Closing Date

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 22nd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Kansas Bureau Of Investigation

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will be responsible for implementing, installing, and maintaining an advanced Central Message Switch (CMS) software solution hosted on-premises in the organization's data center. The new CMS system must fulfill current business requirements and meet technological standards, including the integration of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, while eliminating dependencies on legacy RSA encryption methodologies.

The project includes migrating all archives from legacy central message switch systems to the new solution to enhance historical search capabilities. The implemented CMS must support the agency's messaging infrastructure and operational needs, offering high availability and a robust architecture to ensure business continuity. The contract period for the awarded vendor will be five years.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.