Specifications include, but are not limited to: Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the New York State Department of Health (“the Department”) is seeking competitive proposals from technology services vendors to provide services and a technical solution. The Department seeks a modern technical solution that includes existing CIPS functionality, plus enhancements to maximize operational efficiencies and support evolving Program needs. The objectives of the modernization include the following (also see the functional and nonfunctional solution requirements detailed in Attachment 15 - Functional and Nonfunctional Solution Requirements): Retain existing CIPS functionality • Capture and process application and claim data via a web-based system, utilizing data validation, for CACFP program participation. • Meet the federal mandate to review participating sponsoring organizations by utilizing a webbased review tool. • Ensure prompt processing and reimbursement of monthly claims. • Maintain data integration with licensing agencies (Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)). Expand data integration to include receipt of New York State Education Department (NYSED). • Reduce program administrative costs for sponsoring organizations by integrating current data upload capabilities from point of service (POS) systems.