RFQ A241013475

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a vendor to provide Microwave Frequency Coordination and Training Services through RFQ A241013475. The contract will run from March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, and requires comprehensive microwave frequency coordination services including frequency interference analysis for bands ranging from 900 MHz to 80 GHz, prior coordination notices, database access, and engineering documentation. Key deliverables include conducting frequency protection services, providing online database access for independent microwave interference studies, and delivering training courses in microwave path engineering fundamentals and design. The evaluation will be based primarily on total cost to provide required services, including all travel, hours, and work effort for each deliverable. Critical procurement timeline dates include: questions due by January 15, 2025, question responses by January 21, 2025, proposal submissions due by January 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST, a protest period from January 27-31, 2025, and a final award date of February 6, 2025.

The procurement includes preference programs for California Certified Small Businesses, offering a 5% preference not to exceed $50,000, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Bidders must comply with specific requirements, including completing a GenAI Reporting and Factsheet if their solution involves generative AI technology and adhering to Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. The contract prohibits subcontracting and requires substantial insurance coverage, including $1M per occurrence commercial general liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and pollution liability coverage. Vendors must also complete a California Civil Rights Laws Attachment certifying compliance with state civil rights regulations for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed cost sheet includes 14 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 3 to 723 units per year, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.