IBM Hardware, Software, and Services

The State of Nevada is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) 99SWC-S3266 for comprehensive IBM hardware, software, professional, and managed services targeting multiple state agencies including the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The procurement seeks a single vendor, preferably an IBM Platinum Partner with direct purchasing capabilities, to provide extensive support for IBM products and platforms over a four-year contract with potential two-year renewal. Evaluation criteria encompass vendor certification (50 points), IT field service technician expertise (25 points), service center responsiveness (25 points), and service level agreement metrics (25 points), with a 25-point cost factor. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on May 21, 2025, with an anticipated contract award by June 5, 2025, and a projected contract start date of October 1, 2025. Critical requirements include maintaining data encryption, keeping state data within the United States, and agreeing to standard contract terms with limited modifications.

The solicitation applies a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses and requires vendors to be registered on nevadaepro.com, hold an active Nevada business license, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Technology E&O/Professional Liability, and Network Security/Privacy Liability. The current inventory of Nevada-owned IBM products includes Z mainframe systems, z/OS operating systems, Db2 database management tools, Rational development software, FlashSystem storage, and various enterprise support services. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the state will apply standard federal and state requirements for disadvantaged business participation. The existing technology infrastructure spans multiple technological domains, including mainframe systems, cloud services, network infrastructure, and enterprise software platforms. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant multi-year technology investment with potential for substantial contract value.