RFQ c 25-210

The California Science Center, a State of California agency, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) C 25-210 seeking contractor support for Rockwell FactoryTalk software services to maintain the facility's Life Support Automation Control System for aquatic exhibits located in the Ecosystems (Phase 2) building in Los Angeles. The procurement encompasses 24/7 troubleshooting support, corrective maintenance, system modification, and technical liaison services for a custom-engineered program that maintains critical environmental conditions including water flow, temperature, and pH for marine life. Services will be provided through a combination of remote virtual assistance and on-site support as needed across three fiscal year service periods: FY 25-26 (02/15/26 - 06/30/26), FY 26-27 (07/01/26 - 06/30/27), and FY 27-28 (07/01/27 - 06/30/28). The solicitation was released January 12, 2026, with written questions due by January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM, responses to be released January 21, 2026 by 5:00 PM, and quotations due January 27, 2026 by 3:00 PM. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for January 28, 2026, with the proposed award date of February 5, 2026. Bidders must submit pricing on the State's quotation form for all three service periods, with all costs including travel and on-site dispatch expenses. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation with $500,000 employer's liability limits, with the State named as additional insured, along with criminal background clearance and tuberculosis testing verification for all staff, compliance with 24-hour security incident notification, and technology recovery and business continuity planning with annual disaster recovery testing.

The procurement offers potential 5% preferences available for California-certified small businesses claiming 25% small business subcontractor participation or for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) with certified participation, subject to a maximum cumulative adjustment of $100,000. Required attachments include the California Retailer's Seller's Permit or Certification of Registration, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Payee Data Record (STD 204), and if applicable, Payee Data Record Supplement (STD 205) and DVBE Declarations. The RFQ document does not identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor does it disclose specific budget ranges or award values, though pricing must be submitted for all three fiscal year periods. Responses must be submitted to Erica Guzman at the California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037, or via email to EGuzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov. Service Level Agreement guarantees include one-hour initial response to support requests and service credits for delays exceeding 24 hours, with comprehensive service transition planning required upon contract termination or non-renewal.