Summary and background
Icon Foundation is accepting proposals for creating a tool for facilitating writing smart contracts built in the Icon - Java Execution Environment in the other JVM languages, such as Kotlin and Groovy. Icon Foundation has been in operation since 2017 and has grown to include thousands of users. Smart contract development is crucial for the growth and sustenance of the Icon Ecosystem.
This request for proposal has been published to gather bids for the JVM language integration with the Icon - Java Execution Environment portion of our Icon Interoperability Incentivization plan.
Guidelines for bidders
All subcontracting intentions must be clearly represented therein. All documents must be prepared and signed by those authorized to do so. All costs must be listed in ICX or bnUSD. Further terms are subject to development pending selection of a bid.
Project purpose and scope
The purpose of the ICON - JVM language integration project is to provide developer-friendly options for the technical community to build smart contracts in ways that logically fit the application being designed for the Icon Network. The project is to include a tool for facilitating writing smart contracts in other JVM languages than Java. The project may also include an integration into the Gradle build tool.
The contractor will be building the tool and marketing it to the community. Icon Foundation will also negotiate a warranty term in the event of necessary maintenance and bug fixes within a reasonable time.
Proposal timeline and project deadline
Upon contract award, work must be completed within two months.
Budget requirements
Each proposal should include the following for consideration:
- Cost of materials
- Cost of labor
- Overhead
- Total project cost
Criteria
Icon Foundation will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
- Overall cost
- Company experience
- References
- Proposal professionalism and quality
