MISDSS NextGen (Teradata Renewal) IFB #ETS-24-060C

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB #ETS-24-060C) for the MISDSS NextGen Teradata Renewal project, seeking authorized resellers to provide hardware and software leasing services for its Management Information System/Decision Support System. The procurement covers renewal of Teradata production system hardware and software, specifically targeting the Medicaid Enterprise Data Warehouse technology across Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions. Key deliverables include Teradata Vantage 17.05 software, a BAR solution with Quantum Scalar i3 Tape Library, Premier maintenance services, and security hardening services, along with a 22 TB storage expansion. The solicitation requires vendors to support the current IntelliFlex 2.5 Production System running on SUSE Linux, with NetBackup version 9.1.0.1 support. Critical dates include a bid submission deadline of February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with the Electronic Vendor Application of Qualification (eVAQ) process to be completed and approved by March 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT. The contract award is scheduled for March 7, 2025, with an anticipated contract term from March 27, 2025, through March 26, 2028.

The procurement includes provisions for small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. While California Small Business certification is not mandatory, certified small businesses may receive preference points during evaluation, with potential incentives up to 5% for small business status and an additional 5% for DVBE participation. The CA Contractor's License requirement has been waived in the eVAQ process, allowing bidders to mark this requirement as "N/A" when completing applications. The contract has a structured budget with not-to-exceed amounts of $2,600,000 for the first year (March 2025-2026), $2,675,000 for the second year (March 2026-2027), and $2,725,000 for the third year (March 2027-2028). The current technology environment utilizes a Teradata 2.1 technology platform with perpetual software licensing, which will be maintained throughout the contract period. Vendors should note the applicable sales tax rate of 8.75% in Rancho Cordova, California, and be prepared to include this in their cost worksheets.