RUBRIK HW, SW LIC & PROF SVCS (BRAND ONLY)

The solicitation RFB-IS-26201016 seeks hardware, software, and professional services exclusively branded as Rubrik for the County of Los Angeles, with performance required in Los Angeles, California. The contract entails the procurement of a specific R7408 appliance configuration featuring 4 nodes, 96TB raw HDD, 30.7TB NVMe, and SFP+ NIC, along with compatible components such as 10G SFP+ transceivers, fiber optic cables, and supporting accessories. Software requirements include Rubrik Foundation Edition with premium support for a 12-month term, and professional services encompass remote installation and configuration of up to 8 Briks per site and daily remote consulting, both to be utilized within six months of purchase. All offerings must interoperate with the County’s existing infrastructure and be provided by an authorized Rubrik distributor, reseller, or service provider, verified through a manufacturer certification letter dated within 90 days of the bid deadline. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by June 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with hard copies, faxes, or emails prohibited. Vendors must register in WebVen and complete all eight exhibits from Appendix A, including organizational affidavits, compliance certifications, CBE information, and prevailing wage documentation, alongside required insurance certificates featuring the County as an additional insured and proof of compliance with California’s labor code, including prevailing wage scales, child support withholding, voting time notification, and federal earned income credit disclosures. The award will be made to the lowest total acceptable offer, provided the bidder satisfies mandatory pass/fail gates for manufacturer authorization and responsibility, with the County retaining sole discretion to select the most responsive and responsible bidder. Payment will be made via EFT or direct deposit within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice submitted monthly by the 15th of the following month, and all goods must be delivered F.O.B. delivered with freight prepaid. Acceptance testing by the County, at its own expense, may last up to 30 days, during which non-conforming items may be rejected without recourse. Vendors must also adhere to environmental guidelines using recycled paper with at least 30% post-consumer content and participate in preference programs for LSBE, DVBE, SBE, and CBE-certified businesses, subject to prior certification through the County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.