RFB-IS-26201047 CH IBM SPSS & Access Host Sw Rnwl.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document for IBM SPSS and Access Host Software renewal issued by the State of California. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for the renewal and maintenance of IBM SPSS statistical software and IBM Access Host software licenses. The RFB identifies the need for software maintenance services to support existing installations, with the contract structured as a renewal of current licensing agreements. Specific response submission deadlines, bid opening dates, and contract award timelines are outlined within the document to govern the competitive bidding process. The contract term includes options for renewal periods, allowing the state to extend the agreement beyond the initial term based on performance and continued organizational needs.

The pricing structure requires vendors to submit competitive bids for the software renewal and associated maintenance services, with costs calculated on a per-license or per-user basis depending on the specific products and service levels requested. The procurement may include set-aside provisions for small businesses or other designated vendor categories as applicable under California state law. The incumbent vendor information and current software environment details are documented to provide bidders with context regarding existing implementations and upgrade or transition requirements. Funding for this procurement is sourced through the state budget allocations designated for information technology software licenses and maintenance, with the total contract value dependent on the number of licenses renewed and the scope of maintenance services included in the final award.