Splunk Professional Services

The County of Orange, Clerk-Recorder is seeking competitive bids for Splunk Professional Services as part of the SECURE Performance Analytics Project. This fully electronic solicitation targets qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Splunk Cloud environment services, including advisory and consulting, knowledge object development, training, data readiness, integration, and time tracking and reporting. Bidders must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience delivering Splunk solutions, with expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, Search Processing Language, and scripting languages. Candidates are required to be Splunk Core Certified Power Users or higher and possess relevant cloud and cybersecurity certifications. The bid submission deadline is April 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bids remaining valid for 365 days after the closing date. Services will be priced on an hourly rate basis, with work performed during standard business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The procurement offers preferences for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) that maintain principal operations within Orange County and are certified by the California Department of General Services. The contract term is three calendar years with potential renewal for two additional years, subject to mutual written agreement. While the total contract amount is to be determined, Board of Supervisors approval is required if the annual value to any single contractor exceeds $200,000 or if the total multi-year contract value exceeds $1,000,000. The County will provide workspace, computers, and network access during collaborative service engagements. Payment will be processed within 30 days of invoice receipt, with an option for electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the contractor's bank account. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including Orange County and San Francisco City, and is designed to enhance the county's data analytics framework with a focus on security, performance monitoring, and operational efficiency.