O261510,556-27002 /REDHATRENEWAL/SNSIRM-20213

This contract solicitation, identified as RFB-IS-26201001 and titled O261510,556-27002 /REDHATRENEWAL/SNSIRM-20213, is issued by the Internal Services Department of Los Angeles County, California, to procure new, current versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server with Satellite Premium and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Standard under a one-year term from July 10, 2026, to July 9, 2027. The solicitation requires electronic delivery of software for 70 physical or virtual nodes of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (RH00008), 20 nodes of Extended Life Cycle Support (RH00270), and 6 licenses of Ansible Automation Platform Standard (MCT3691) for 100 managed nodes each. Bidders must be authorized distributors or resellers with manufacturer certification letters dated within 90 days of submission, and all software must meet strict quality and version compliance standards. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the County’s Vendor Self Service portal by June 11, 2026, and are evaluated solely on lowest total acceptable offer, with technical requirements and product authenticity serving as mandatory pass/fail gates. Vendors must comply with California state laws and numerous contractual obligations including indemnification of the County, adherence to prevailing wage scales under the State Labor Code, and strict insurance requirements such as $2 million in cyber liability coverage encompassing network security, privacy breaches, data loss, and technology errors, with the County named as an additional insured. Insurance certificates must be signed by authorized insurer representatives, include financial ratings and NAIC numbers, and document all required coverage limits. Participation in the County’s Community Business Enterprise program is mandatory, requiring completion of an Excel-based CBE form disclosing ownership demographics and certifications for minority, women, disabled veteran, and LGBTQQ status. Additional requirements include certification of compliance with federal Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR Part 200), non-discrimination practices, zero tolerance for human trafficking, and full documentation of all Appendix A forms including Declarations, Organization Questionnaires, and Commercially Useful Function Certifications. Payments are processed via direct deposit or EFT to a designated email address, and returned merchandise accepted within five days without handling charges if unused. All performance and delivery occur in Los Angeles County, with acceptance inspections conducted by the County at its own expense