RFB-IS-26200753 Specification.pdf

This is a specification document for Request for Bids (RFB) IS-26200753 issued by the State of California for a software subscription disaster recovery service. The procurement seeks a comprehensive disaster recovery solution to protect the state's critical systems and data. The specification outlines technical requirements and service level expectations for the disaster recovery platform, including recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) to ensure business continuity capabilities. The document establishes mandatory qualifications for vendors, performance standards, and operational procedures that bidders must meet to be considered for contract award. The term of the contract and any renewal options, along with specific response and due dates for submissions, would be detailed within the associated RFB documents.

The specification defines pricing structures based on the scope of systems to be protected, storage capacity requirements, and service tier levels selected by the state. Set-aside provisions, if applicable, would be identified in the main RFB document. The specification emphasizes the incumbent vendor's current environment and existing infrastructure to ensure seamless transition and compatibility with California's established systems. Funding for this procurement would be allocated from the state's information technology budget. Additional details regarding evaluation criteria, technical certifications required, support and maintenance obligations, disaster recovery testing requirements, and performance metrics are specified to ensure vendors can deliver the necessary reliability and responsiveness California's disaster recovery needs demand.