RFQ No. CFF 7725: IT Technical and Support Services

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued by First 5 California (F5CA) for Certified Small Business (SB) firms to provide Information Technology (IT) Technical and Support Services. F5CA seeks to enter into a one-year agreement with a SB firm that possesses the skills, qualifications, and experience to augment, assess, develop, plan, and implement IT services. The required services include daily system, network, and desktop administration duties as well as communication, reporting, quality assurance, and health and safety responsibilities. The minimum qualifications for contractor personnel include at least 5 years of Windows-based server administration experience, 3 years of VMware experience, and demonstrated expertise in managing and administering various hardware and software systems. Quotes are due by September 30, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and the anticipated contract term is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The budget for this agreement is not to exceed $149,999.99.

This RFQ is restricted to Certified Small Business (SB) firms. F5CA must receive at least two comparable price quotes from certified SB, Minority Business (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms before making an award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the RFQ does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.