Description
This solicitation establishes a statewide, 5‑year term contract for Trellix (formerly McAfee) security hardware, software, maintenance, technical support, and related professional services. The contract will serve all South Carolina state agencies, providing a single‑source catalog that can be accessed via purchase orders. Vendors must submit a single discount off MSRP for each approved product category; the award will be based on the lowest weighted total discount. The contract includes a mandatory 1.25 % administrative services fee on gross sales and requires the contractor to be a Certified Platinum Partner with Trellix.
• Covers 15 product categories ranging from cloud‑security software to network‑security hardware and professional services.
• Pricing is a flat 34 % discount off MSRP in the price schedule; bidders propose their own discount in the Weighted Bid Schedule.
• Contract term: 1‑year base with up to four 1‑year renewal options (maximum 5 years), with automatic renewal unless a 30‑day notice is given.
• Vendor qualifications include state vendor registration, Trellix Platinum Partner status, insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, Info‑Security $5 M/$10 M), financial statements, past performance, and completion of a security questionnaire.
• No “Buy‑American” preferences; sales tax paid by the State; contractor must collect and remit a 1.25 % administrative fee quarterly.