RFQ 15-2045758 Application Performance Monitoring (Riverbed Technology Consultant Services)

The California Department of Technology (CDT), Statewide Telecommunications and Network Division (STND) is seeking a consultant for Application Performance Monitoring (APM) through Request for Quote (RFQ) #15-2045758. The procurement targets a highly specialized Riverbed Technology consultant with extensive experience implementing specific APM tools including AppResponse Xpert, AppInternals Xpert, Appsensor Xpert, AppTransaction Xpert, and SteelCentral Portal. Mandatory qualifications require the contractor to have 5 years of hands-on Riverbed Technology APM tool suite experience and 10 years of government IT consulting experience. The contract term is 12 months with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods. Key deadlines include written questions due by April 6, 2016, quotes submission by April 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM PT, a Notice of Intent to Award planned for April 19, 2016, and contract award scheduled for April 27, 2016. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible respondent with the lowest total cost, with the consultant expected to provide technical feedback and suggest changes to the APM design based on previous experience.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives, though DVBE requirements are waived for this opportunity. Small business preferences and other optional preference programs are also available. Contractors must submit one original, three hardcopy, and one electronic copy of their quote. Pricing will be hourly-based through Work Authorizations, with contractors responsible for their own travel and per diem costs as part of the hourly rate. The project team currently includes two members who are regular users of the APM products and serve as implementers of the APM solution. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the hourly rate structure suggests flexibility in contract value. The procurement appears to be a standalone APM deployment, not part of a larger project, focusing on technical consultation and support for the existing Riverbed Technology APM infrastructure.