THREE YEAR TENABLE NESSUS SUBSCRIPTION

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for a three-year Tenable Nessus subscription. This procurement is strictly limited to brand-name products as specified in the bid details, and no substitutions will be considered. To be eligible, bidders must be authorized resellers or partners of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and must be prepared to provide official confirmation of this status on OEM letterhead. The City explicitly prohibits the use of grey market products, and all delivered components must be new; refurbished, used, or recycled items are strictly forbidden. While the solicitation provides approximate quantities based on historical usage for bidding comparison purposes, the City reserves the right to adjust the final purchase quantities without price modifications. Vendors are responsible for all costs associated with packaging, labeling, and shipping, with all deliveries typically being F.O.B. the City. All correspondence, including invoices, packing slips, and shipping containers, must clearly display the Purchase Order Number. Invoices must be submitted directly to the City of Bakersfield Finance Department. The contract is subject to standard City purchase order terms, which include requirements for goods to be of merchantable quality and free from defects. Additionally, contractors must comply with non-discrimination laws, including the California Fair Employment Practices Act and Federal Civil Rights Act, and are required to maintain appropriate commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance. All work performed on City property is to be conducted under the status of an independent contractor.