RFQ__23-042_-_New_Aggregator_Tool_Q_A.pdf
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- RFQ #23-042 - News Aggregator Tool
- Solicitation number
- 0000030884
- Issued by
- El Dorado County, California
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This document is a Q&A for RFQ #23-042 - New Aggregator Tool, issued by the California Secretary of State's office. The purpose of this contract is to provide a News Aggregator Tool to assist the Secretary of State monitor media coverage and distribute news/press information in real-time. The tool should include access for at least two users and the ability to monitor news sources such as newspapers and television. While social media and other digital content is desired, it is not a mandatory requirement. The Secretary of State is seeking unlimited searches of media coverage, the ability to distribute to media lists, and support during business hours PST. The period of performance is May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025, with two optional extension years. The Secretary of State is accepting monthly invoices for this contract.
The Q&A clarifies that there is no requirement for the vendor to be a small or large business. Pricing should be provided using the Attachment 2 - Cost Worksheet, including the optional extension years. Technical responses to meet the evaluation requirements should be included as detailed in Addendum #01.
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Q and A's for RFQ# 23-042 - New Aggregator Tool
# Questions Answers
Confirming is the requirement for the vendor of choice to be a small business or can they be a large business?
There is no requirement for either small or large business.
How many users would need access to the platform?
At least two.
3 Confirming would you like to monitor Social Media content as well?
This is a desired, not a mandatory requirement.
4 How many users will require access to the tool? At least two.
5 When searching for news/media coverage, will the
Secretary of State require access to social media, TV, radio, and/or podcast content, in addition to traditional (print and digital) news sources?
News sources should include newspapers and television. The other components are desired.
6 If social content is required, which social media platforms should be included in the monitoring?
This is a desired, not a mandatory requirement.
7 Will the Secretary of State require unlimited searches of media coverage?
This is preferred.
8 Will the Secretary of State require wire releases in their outreach strategy? If so, how many in a year?
No, but the ability to distribute to media lists, preferably built within the tool, is required.
9 Does the Secretary of State require an AI writing assistant for pitches and press releases?
No.
10 Will the Secretary of State require 24/7 support? Support during business hours PST is desired.
11 Please confirm that the period of performance in
Attachment 2 (Pricing Worksheet) should be updated to May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025.
Please see Addendum #01.
Q and A's for RFQ# 23-042 - New Aggregator Tool
12 Should vendors provide pricing for the two option years mentioned in Section C of
Appendix A? If so, where should this pricing be included in the proposal submission?
Please see Attachment 2 - Cost Worksheet
Will the Secretary of State accept annual invoicing?
The SOS is accepting monthly invoices.
14 Where in the submission should Vendors include technical responses to meet technical evaluation requirements?
Please see Addendum #01.
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