At first glance, it's difficult to decide which is more pathetic: that an information technology company couldn't give away its services to the Department of Motor Vehicles, or that the cash-strapped state actually requested proposals on a contract that offered no payment for the job. Late last year DMV put out word that it wanted "a no-fee security risk assessment" of its computer system and set a Dec. 31, 2010, deadline for applications. Department spokesman Mike Marando said DMV posted the request after a firm offered the service for free. It opened the bidding process to be fair, while telling...