RFO 10785475 - Brocade SAN Switches

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is soliciting a Request for Offer (RFO #10785476) for Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementation and Migration services in Sacramento County, specifically targeting the procurement of new SAN switches and associated implementation services at their Elk Grove data center. The procurement involves migrating from existing Brocade 6510 FC Switches to new Brocade G720 FC Switches, with each switch requiring 24 ports. Key deliverables include a pre-engagement checklist, comprehensive project plan, migration checklist, and knowledge transfer documentation. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed unit and extended pricing for equipment such as G720.24P switches, port-on-demand software, power cords, installation services, and maintenance. Evaluation will be conducted using a "Best Value" methodology, considering administrative requirements, technical qualifications, and cost. Critical dates include a question submission deadline of December 12, 2024, question response date of December 13, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of December 17, 2024, with the contract term set at 12 months upon approval.

The RFO includes specific provisions encouraging participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with additional points potentially awarded for such certifications. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. Contractors will be required to comply with COVID-19 protocols, undergo security clearance procedures, and submit multiple state-mandated forms including a GenAI Reporting Factsheet (STD 1000) and payee data records. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation suggests a technology refresh of existing SAN infrastructure. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the procurement—involving switches, software, installation, and maintenance—indicates a potentially significant contract value. Successful vendors must be prepared to integrate new SAN switches seamlessly with existing CCHCS data center infrastructure while meeting stringent state procurement and technological requirements.