RFQ #23-224 - ESRI Software Maintenance Renewal

The State of California, through the Department of Water Resources (DWR), is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the renewal of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Enterprise Software Maintenance. The RFQ seeks quotations for one year of ESRI enterprise software maintenance, covering products such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS GIS Server, and other extensions. The RFQ outlines specific requirements and deployment details in the attached Exhibit A, with the agreement term running from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Key dates for this opportunity include a question due date of May 20, 2024, a response to questions on May 22, 2024, and a quotation due date of May 29, 2024 by 2:00 PM PT. The award will be made to the supplier that meets the administrative requirements and provides the lowest net cost quotation after any applicable preferences are applied.

The RFQ includes provisions related to small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, and the Bidder Declaration form must be completed to identify any proposed subcontractors. Additionally, the RFQ outlines requirements for the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology and Commercially Useful Function (CUF) criteria for small businesses and DVBEs. The Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) may also apply to this procurement. The budget for this ESRI enterprise software maintenance agreement is not explicitly stated, but the RFQ indicates that DWR may deploy the specified products up to the total quantities indicated, with the cost based on an estimated number of ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise users.