STD168 6-2-08.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the California Department of General Services for a Statewide Multiple Award Contract for IT Professional Services. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide a variety of IT professional services including application development, systems integration, network engineering, technical support, and training for state and local government agencies across California. The contract will be for an initial 3-year term with two 1-year renewal options.

The RFP provides detailed requirements and specifications for the requested services, including specific labor categories, hourly rates, and estimated quantities. Proposals are due on June 30, 2008, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on June 16, 2008. The contract is expected to be awarded in September 2008. The RFP encourages small businesses, minority-owned firms, and disabled veteran business enterprises to submit proposals, and it includes specific small business participation goals. Pricing will be based on fixed hourly labor rates, and the total value of the contract is estimated to be $500 million over the potential 5-year term.