Devil Canyon Telecom Circuit Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a telecommunications service provider for a dedicated 10GB Ethernet circuit connecting the Devil Canyon Power Plant and Cedar Springs Dam. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 10204920 solicits a contractor to deliver a transparent, fiber optic point-to-point telecommunications connection with specific technical requirements aligned with Metro Ethernet Forum, Internet Engineering Task Force, International Telecommunications Union, and IEEE standards. Prospective vendors must submit both non-recurring and monthly recurring costs for a five-year contract term. The procurement timeline has been modified through multiple addenda, with the current submission deadline set for March 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. PT, and an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2025. Contractors are required to provide 24/7 emergency restoration services and meet specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with potential service credits or refunds for non-compliance. The technical proposal must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain the circuit within twelve months of DWR's site readiness notification.

The procurement includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, indicating a set-aside or preference for qualifying businesses. The total contract budget is capped at $500,000, with DWR reserving the right to increase the contract value by up to 10% for unanticipated tasks. No travel costs will be funded under this contract, and potential bidders must carefully review the technical specifications and contractual requirements. The procurement is specifically focused on telecommunications infrastructure for critical water resources infrastructure in San Bernardino County and the El Paso De Robles area. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities, network infrastructure, and ability to meet the stringent service and performance requirements outlined in the RFQ. The contract duration is planned for five years, from April 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030, with specific performance metrics and service standards that must be maintained throughout the contract period.