26027642 PROFESSIONAL SVCS - HPE INSTALLATION & DEPLOYMENT

The Department of Internal Services for the County of Los Angeles is soliciting professional services for the installation and deployment of HPE Servers and Fiber Channel Switches to support the EMS Infrastructure Project for the Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. The scope of work includes the unpacking, installation, configuration, testing, and integration of hardware and software components to ensure a fully functional Election Management System. The contractor must be a certified HPE Platinum Partner and is responsible for providing technical and end-user training, as well as post-implementation support. All work must adhere to manufacturer specifications and be completed by an expected date of March 30, 2026. This procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where the contract is granted to the lowest-priced offeror that meets all mandatory technical and regulatory requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by March 5, 2026. Key compliance mandates include strict prohibition of subcontracting, adherence to California Labor Code prevailing wages, and the maintenance of Technology Errors and Omissions and Cyber/Privacy Liability insurance with limits of 2,000,000 dollars each. Preference consideration is available for certified Local Small Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and other Community Business Enterprises.