ESPS70823 - IBM DOORS Live Virtual Training Services

The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is seeking a contractor to provide commercial off-the-shelf, live virtual training services for the IBM Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS). The scope of work includes training on various DOORS functionalities such as Jazz Reporting Services, DOORS Next, Enterprise Workflow Management, and Engineering Test Management. The contractor must designate a single point of contact, maintain participant confidentiality, provide training materials and technical support, and submit invoices upon completion of each course. The evaluation criteria include the contractor's ability to meet the training requirements, the quality of the training materials, and the competitiveness of the pricing. The key dates for this procurement include a written questions deadline of May 31, 2024, a bid submission deadline of June 10, 2024, and an anticipated agreement award date of June 21, 2024. The agreement term is one year with the option to amend for additional services and funding.

The RFQ allows for the application of small business, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), and non-small business preferences and incentives up to a combined total of 15% of the bid amount or $100,000, whichever is less. The agreement will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost after the application of any applicable preferences and incentives. The contract is subject to budget contingency, and payments will comply with California's prompt payment requirements. The General Provisions for IT Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) are incorporated by reference.