RFP # 6070-5 OES Server Rack Lift Build Up

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Public Safety Communications Office is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP #6070-5) for a specialized hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical server rack lift in Sacramento County. The project requires designing and constructing a custom lift capable of raising and rotating a Chadsworth equipment rack weighing several hundred pounds, enabling technicians to safely access and populate communications equipment. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience in engineering, consulting, developing, and manufacturing custom machinery. The RFP evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system across four key criteria: approach/organization (20 points), methodology (30 points), qualifications/resources (25 points), and past work (25 points), with a minimum responsive score of 75 points. Critical dates include written questions due by April 13, 2016, and proposals due by April 21, 2016, with a contract award scheduled for May 2, 2016. The project is structured in three phases with specific cost caps: Phase 1 (initial proposal with drawings) not to exceed $2,500, Phase 2 (final design), and Phase 3 (build and delivery) with a total project cost not exceeding $20,000.

The RFP includes preferences for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and offers a 5% incentive for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. These set-aside designations aim to promote diversity and support small and veteran-owned businesses in the procurement process. The contract term is initially set for six months, with an option to extend for an additional six months if mutually agreed upon by both parties. The total project budget is capped at $20,000, which covers the complete lifecycle from design to final delivery of the custom server rack lift. Proposers should carefully review the detailed requirements in the RFP document, which outlines specific technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines for this specialized equipment procurement by Cal OES.