RFQ #23-045 - News Aggregator Tool

The California Secretary of State is seeking to procure a news aggregator tool through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. The purpose of the contract is to provide the Secretary of State with a real-time news monitoring and distribution solution. The required services include a search engine with live updates, the ability to generate automated and manual reports, the capability to distribute news and press releases with the Secretary of State branding, content analytics, access to journalist contact information, and the creation of news/press release distribution lists. The contract term is anticipated to be from May 2024 through April 2025, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year terms. The RFQ outlines the administrative, technical, and cost evaluation criteria that will be used to assess responses.

The RFQ specifies that there is a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, as well as small business preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose response complies with the RFQ requirements and is deemed the lowest cost. The RFQ does not provide any information about the anticipated award value or budget range for this procurement.