Red Hat License Renewal - Brand Specific

The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department is soliciting bids for a brand-specific software renewal for Red Hat products under solicitation number RFB-IS-27200301. The contract covers one-year subscriptions from October 22, 2026, to October 21, 2027, and specifically requires Red Hat Smart Management with Satellite, Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters with premium 24/7 support, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server with standard 9x5 support. Bidders must be authorized distributors or resellers and provide a certification letter on the manufacturer's letterhead. The response deadline is November 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with all submissions required via the Vendor Self Service portal. Award selection is based on the County's discretion to identify the most responsive and responsible bidder, with a preference for products manufactured in Los Angeles County or the State of California. Bidders must submit all required documentation from Appendix A, including certifications of compliance and prevailing wage forms, to avoid being labeled non-responsive. Financial compliance is mandatory, as bidders must not have unresolved questioned costs exceeding 100,000 dollars identified by the Auditor-Controller. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the County takes ownership of the deliverables at the destination.