RFQ 10212913 - esri EAP

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 10212913 for Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Enterprise Advantage Program (EAP) Services. The procurement seeks an annual subscription to the ESRI Advantage Program, which includes specific service components such as a one-day annual planning meeting, up to 200 Technical Advisor hours, Quarterly Technology Webcasts, and 150 Learning and Services credits. Bidders must be ESRI Authorized Resellers and are required to submit a completed cost worksheet to be evaluated. The technical evaluation will determine bidder qualification, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest monetary responsible bidder. The RFQ was released on October 7, 2025, with responses due by October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT. The anticipated contract period runs from November 24, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension at the same rates. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance, cost, and the application of potential preference points.

The solicitation includes optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with bidders encouraged to commit between 1.0% and 5.0% DVBE participation to qualify for an incentive calculation. A small business preference is also available, offering a potential 5% calculation preference for small businesses or non-small businesses that subcontract at least 25% to certified small businesses. Services will be performed remotely via web conference or telephone, as jointly determined by DWR and ESRI. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for an annual subscription with comprehensive technical and learning service credits. The contract aims to provide DWR with ongoing access to ESRI's enterprise-level geographic information system (GIS) technologies and support services, with a focus on remote collaboration and technology advancement.