ISD15-0121

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) ISD15-0121 for Cisco SmartNet Maintenance Renewal, seeking comprehensive maintenance coverage for an extensive network infrastructure across Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement involves renewing maintenance services for 179 pieces of Cisco networking equipment, including switches (WS-C6509-E, WS-C6506-E, WS-C3750X), security appliances (ASA series), wireless access points, and supervisor modules. Bidders must be Authorized Cisco Resellers and provide all support levels directly from Cisco, with a required service level of 8x5xNBD (Next Business Day) onsite support. The RFQ mandates that responses be submitted by February 18, 2016, at 10:00 AM PDT, with written questions due by February 10, 2016. Evaluation will be based on lowest responsive bidder, with award intended for February 23, 2016, and contract execution planned for March 2, 2016, covering the period from March 6, 2016, through March 5, 2017.

The solicitation includes several preference and incentive programs, specifically a 5% Small Business preference and a 5% Non-Small Business Subcontractor preference for vendors subcontracting 25% to certified small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 3-5% are available, though the DVBE requirement has been waived for this specific solicitation. Vendors must submit pricing using the provided cost sheet template, with services to be delivered as an electronic download and no sales tax applied. The equipment list includes multiple network components such as 31 WS-SUP32-GE-3B supervisor modules, 9 WS-SUP720-3B modules, and 8 WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9 firewall modules across various chassis-based switches. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance renewal suggests a significant investment in maintaining the DMV's network infrastructure. Addendums to the original RFQ have provided clarifications and updated cost sheets, emphasizing the precise nature of the procurement process.