RFQ2025-02 Wasabi Storage

The Superior Court of California, County of Kern, has issued Request for Quote RFQ2025-02 for a Wasabi Reserved Capacity Storage Subscription License, seeking to procure 300 TB of storage capacity with two potential subscription options: a 1-year and a 3-year term. The procurement specifically targets Wasabi storage solutions, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing for both WASABI-RCS-300-1 (1-year) and WASABI-RCS-300-3 (3-year) part numbers. Key deliverables include a complete storage subscription with specified capacity, which must be delivered within 30 days of order receipt. Vendors must submit a comprehensive quote package including a California Seller's Permit, completed Payee Data Record, and pricing documentation by the due date of May 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The court will evaluate quotes based on overall best value, with specific consideration given to pricing, responsiveness, and potential cooperative agreement pricing. Evaluation criteria will include not only direct cost but also the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications and delivery timelines.

The procurement includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program that could potentially reduce the evaluated quote price by 3% for qualifying vendors. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the court indicates participation in cooperative agreements like NASPO-Value Point, suggesting some flexibility in vendor selection. For the 3-year subscription option, vendors must clarify payment terms, specifying whether full payment is required upfront or if annual payments are acceptable. The court reserves the right to select either the 1-year or 3-year option based on pricing and budgetary considerations. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant investment in storage infrastructure, likely valued between $50,000 and $150,000 depending on selected subscription terms and potential DVBE incentives. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to provide the specified storage solution and comply with all administrative requirements outlined in the RFQ documentation.