NCB 6569 Terremark Federal Group LLC dba Verizon

This state and local contract opportunity is a Non-Competitive Bid (NCB) issued by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for a Disaster Recovery site contract with Terremark Federal Group LLC dba Verizon. The procurement specifically focuses on specialized Information Technology data storage services, with a contract period originally spanning from November 1, 2015, to May 31, 2017. The primary objective is to secure a data center solution that can accommodate ARB's unique server rack storage requirements, which necessitated the construction of a secured cage area within Verizon's data center to house critical IT equipment. The contract involves an amendment to address ARB's specialized equipment needs, specifically accommodating a deeper server rack measuring 47.2 inches, compared to Verizon's standard 29.25-inch rack depth. ARB currently hosts over 90 mission-critical and public-facing applications, making this disaster recovery service essential to their operational continuity. The procurement is categorized as IT Goods & Services and has received all required departmental approvals.

The contract is a sole-source procurement within Sacramento County, with no competitive bidding process or opportunities for alternative vendors. Verizon is explicitly identified as the only current service provider supporting ARB's disaster recovery services, effectively eliminating potential competition. The original contract amount was $70,208.00, with an amendment adding $41,018.00, bringing the total contract value to $111,226.00. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is restricted to Verizon due to their unique ability to meet ARB's specialized infrastructure requirements. The contract does not appear to have provisions for disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor considerations. The procurement is solely focused on maintaining ARB's existing IT infrastructure and ensuring continuous access to mission-critical data storage and recovery capabilities.