1087953 NETWORKING - SAAS- RENEWALS - MEGAPORT VxCs

The State of California is requesting bids for renewal of Megaport Virtual Cross Connects (VxCs) networking SaaS services, with bids due August 7, 2026. A CBE (Certified Business Enterprise) form is required, signaling that California's small business or diversity certification program participation or eligibility may apply to this renewal.

The scope covers continuation of Megaport VxC connectivity services, which deliver network virtualization and hybrid cloud connectivity across multiple locations and data centers. The specifications establish technical requirements including bandwidth configurations, port types, performance standards, availability and latency parameters, redundancy requirements, and support service commitments. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the outlined technical standards and capacity to maintain consistent service delivery across the specified network infrastructure.

Pricing is structured by monthly recurring charges for different VxC service tiers and configurations, with costs varying by bandwidth capacity, connection type, and geographic location. The attachment provides itemized pricing that establishes baseline metrics for evaluation of renewal bids.

Bidders must submit a Certificate of Insurance as a condition of bid eligibility, along with all required purchasing forms specified in Appendix A to comply with California state procurement requirements. The documentation must be completed and submitted uniformly to enable consistent evaluation across all responding vendors. Bidders are required to maintain the specific coverage types and amounts referenced in the bidding documents throughout the contract term.