Contractors shall be responsible for providing a variety of products and services as well as performing all aspects of the Contract including being responsible for the performance of all Subcontractors. The contractors shall be companies that have a comprehensive selection of products available through established contractual agreements with nationally recognized manufacturers. Contractors may participate in the MNIT Hardware Standards Program Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is a cabinet-level agency created by the consolidation of agency IT functions in 2011. It is led by the State Chief Information Officer (CIO). It is the mission of the agency to support transformation of public services by effective information management and efficient delivery of services to government and its customers. Minnesota IT Services vision is to build a technology environment in which: Customers have fast, secure access to data, applications, and services. Business needs, enterprise architecture, and standards guide investment decisions to achieve highest value. Effective use of shared information technology (IT) applications and services is the preferred mode of operation. Effective process management ensures prudent investment decisions and practices. Customers are routinely consulted when establishing the enterprise priorities, strategies, and policies that are the basis for effective information management.
