RFP 23-004 Enterprise Backup Solution

Project Title RFP 23-004 Enterprise Backup Solution Invitation # 23-004 Bid Posting Date 08/29/2022 4:25 PM (PDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 09/30/2022 4:00 PM (PDT) Response Format Electronic Project Type RFP (Request for Proposal) Response Types Cost File Response File If applicable- Form F Required Forms A through E (required) Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 541519 - Other Computer Related Services 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing License Requirements Preferences Local - Local Business Department Purchasing Address 150 S. Palm Avenue Rialto, California County San Bernardino Bid Valid 120 Calendar Days Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date Upon Issuance of Purchase Order Project Duration Bid Bond Bid Bond 0.00% Payment Bond 0.00% Performance Bond 0.00% Pre-Bid Meeting Information Pre-Bid Meeting No Online Q&A Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 09/16/2022 4:00 PM (PDT) Contact Information Contact Info Shanita Simmons 909-820-2570

rel="no-follow" href="mailto:ssimmons@rialtoca.gov">ssimmons@rialtoca.gov Bids to Owner's Agent Description Scope of Services The City of Rialto is seeking proposals for an Enterprise Backup Solution. Please refer to the attached documents for specifications. Other Details All required documents MUST be submitted for your proposal to be deemed responsive. Notes The bidder is solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that bid was submitted successfully. Transmission of bids by any other means will not be accepted. Bidder shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder to successfully submit an electronic bid shall be at the bidder’s sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City’s Purchasing office at (909) 820-2570. Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline. Special Notices All questions must be submitted through the PlanetBids platform, questions received any other way will not be addressed. Please refer to the attached RFP document under the DOCUMENTS tab for detailed specifications. This is an online electronic bid only; paper copies will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to order more, less, or no items at the “per unit cost” stated in the bid proposal. Select “Place e-bid” to start entering bid information. All information entered is visible only to bidder. Data entered may be “saved” or “submitted” and revised or withdrawn up to the closing deadline. Although price is a factor in selection of supplier(s), award may not be made strictly on the basis of low bid. The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial irregularity in any bid if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to do so. Local Programs & Policies Place eBid