Pay Station Wide Area Network

This state contracting opportunity is for a Pay Station Wide Area Network (WAN) Online Server Hosting Services Package issued by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Angeles District. The package must include services for 28 automated pay station (APS) units, such as online data hosting, digital cellular connectivity, transaction processing, and remote management software subscriptions. The services will be provided 24/7, including holidays, and hosted on the contractor's server hardware. The anticipated contract term is from August 1, 2024 or upon DPR approval, through July 30, 2026. Bids are due by July 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM and will be publicly opened. The state does not guarantee a minimum usage of services, and the contractor must comply with all applicable safety regulations and complete the work to the satisfaction of DPR staff. The bid form outlines the pricing for the monthly APS data hosting, annual remote management software subscriptions, and annual transaction processing services.

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, but the DVBE incentive program still applies. A 5% small business preference is also available for certified or subcontracting small businesses. The state has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as long as they can meet the qualifications and requirements outlined in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) document. The state has not provided an estimated award value or budget range for this contracting opportunity.