RFQ #23-207 - Sitecore On-Prem Renewal

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the renewal of Sitecore Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) On-Prem Software. DWR is seeking quotations for the renewal of the Sitecore software, which includes the provision of a Sitecore support portal with certified technical support during business hours, 24/7 access to the Sitecore Community Forum, and a Documentation Library. The Contractor is responsible for providing software maintenance, including all new versions, upgrades, and patches. The contract term expires on May 8, 2025, and DWR is responsible for testing received software deliverables within 30 days to ensure they are working correctly. The payment terms for this contract are Net 45 days in accordance with Government Code provisions. The RFQ has a release date of April 12, 2024, with questions due by April 19, 2024, and responses due by April 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT.

The contract award will be made to the supplier that meets the administrative requirements and provides the lowest net cost quotation after the application of any Small Business (SB) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences. The RFQ outlines the administrative requirements, including the submission of a quotation on the supplier's official business letterhead, a Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), and a Recycled Content Certification (CalRecycle form 74). If applicable, the supplier may also be required to submit a DVBE Declaration (DGS PD 843), Payee Data Record (STD. 204), and Drug Free Workplace Certification (STD. 021). The RFQ also provides details on the DVBE incentive and the requirement for suppliers to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). No details are provided regarding pricing, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or any other additional salient information.