SB/DVBE ONLY* IFPQ 07A6328 Bathroom Remodel in Los Angeles County

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the California Science Center for troubleshooting support and maintenance services related to the Life Support Automation Control System (LSAC) operating on the Rockwell FactoryTalk platform. The procurement serves the California state government with specific application to Los Angeles County, including the jurisdictions of Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. The contractor must provide comprehensive 24/7 technical support services across three fiscal years (FY 26-27 through FY 28-29), including technical troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, system modifications, and liaison services to maintain critical aquatic life support systems at the Science Center. Services will be delivered primarily through remote virtual assistance, and the contractor must submit responses on the State's quotation form with pricing quoted separately for each of the three fiscal years on the provided bid sheet. Key requirements include possessing a California Retailer's Seller's Permit, submitting a Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), providing a Payee Data Record (STD 204), and proof of criminal background checks for all personnel with system access. The contractor must also maintain documented technology recovery and business continuity plans meeting specified Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives, and acknowledge service level agreements guaranteeing 1-hour initial response with service credits for delays exceeding 24 hours. The written questions deadline is April 15, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., with quotations due by April 23, 2026 at 3:00 P.M., a Notice of Intent to Award on April 24, 2026, and a proposed award date of May 5, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses registered with the California Department of General Services (DGS), with specific eligibility for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications. Small businesses are eligible to receive a 5% bid preference, while DVBE bidders are eligible for an incentive of up to 5% or $100,000 (whichever is less) of the lowest responsive bid. The RFQ indicates an "All or None" award basis, meaning the selected contractor will provide all three years of services as a single integrated contract. While no incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents, the contractor must ensure compliance with all California state procurement regulations and IT security requirements, and freight costs over $50 require carrier documentation with only F.O.B. Destination shipments accepted. The specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the available solicitation materials, though pricing must be submitted for each of the three fiscal years separately to allow for evaluation and comparison.