Mobile Equipment Diagnostic Software

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking to procure Mobile Equipment Diagnostic Software through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #10207079. The procurement involves acquiring 10 standalone software licenses for diagnostic and reference software applicable to automotives, light trucks, medium trucks, and heavy-duty trucks, with a three-year contract term. Specific requirements include remote online access from multiple locations, comprehensive reference materials covering all vehicle makes and models up to the current year, and one year of technical support encompassing telephone, online, and email assistance during business hours. The software must provide functionality similar to Mitchell1 ProDemand Software, with licenses designated for fixed locations across DWR's Mobile Equipment Office shops in Southern, Central, and Northern California. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 18, 2025, DWR responses by February 20, 2025, and final proposal submissions due by February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria will prioritize administrative compliance and lowest net cost, with specific consideration of small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation.

The solicitation includes specific preferential considerations for California-certified small businesses, which receive a 5% bid preference, and DVBE participation incentives ranging from 3-5% based on participation levels. Vendors must complete and submit various required forms, including a GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) disclosing any generative AI technology usage in their proposed solution. Payment terms are structured with an advance payment required upon receipt of a DWR-approved invoice for the first year, with subsequent years to be invoiced annually on Net 45 day terms. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 10 standalone software licenses with comprehensive diagnostic capabilities. Potential respondents must demonstrate technical capabilities, compliance with state procurement requirements, and the ability to provide comprehensive diagnostic software with robust support infrastructure across multiple geographic locations within California.