7252- ManageEngine SD Plus & UEM Subscription - BRAND ONLY

The contract involves the procurement and renewal of ManageEngine SD Plus and UEM software subscriptions for Los Angeles County, issued through a formal Invitation for Bid (RFB-IS-26200235) with a response deadline of October 8, 2025. The scope emphasizes brand-specific licenses, including ServiceDesk Plus Enterprise, Endpoint Central UEM, ADSelfService Plus, and EventLog Analyzer, with performance extending through November 2026. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via the County’s Vendor Self Service portal, including all mandatory forms outlined in Appendix A—such as organizational questionnaires, certifications of compliance, diversity and community business enterprise (CBE) forms, and declarations—submitted in specified formats like Excel for CBE data. The solicitation specifies a lowest-price, technically acceptable award basis, with evaluation criteria focusing on price, compliance, responsibility, and County preferences for small, minority, women, disabled veteran, and social enterprises. The contractual framework incorporates federal and County standard terms, including compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 C.F.R. § 200), conflict of interest provisions, non-responsibility clauses, and strict adherence to bid submission procedures. Delivery is primarily electronic, with no physical packaging or shipping requirements, and acceptance is conducted at designated County locations. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer, contingent upon proper invoicing and compliance with County and federal regulations. The contract emphasizes transparency, nondiscrimination, and conflict of interest disclosures, requiring vendors to certify their eligibility and responsible performance. Overall, the procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted IT management support through timely, compliant, and cost-effective licensing of ManageEngine products, with comprehensive administrative, technical, and diversity requirements integrated into the bid process.