Description
The Los Angeles County Internal Services Department is soliciting bids for the renewal of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift subscriptions for the county’s IT infrastructure. The contract covers multiple commodity lines, each representing a one‑year subscription for server nodes, platform licenses, extended‑life support, and training services. Bids must be submitted electronically via the County’s Vendor Self Service portal by the deadline, and vendors must be authorized distributors or resellers of Red Hat products. The award will be based on the lowest total acceptable offer, and the contract will run for a 12‑month period beginning 1 Oct 2026.
• Solicitation #: RFB‑IS‑27200138 (Request for Bid)
• Opening date: 28 Aug 2026; Closing date: 11 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM PST
• Required products: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift Platform Plus, extended‑life support, and learning subscription (multiple quantities)
• Delivery location: ISD‑D.P.D., 9150 E. Imperial Hwy., Bldg B, Downey, CA 90242
• Mandatory vendor qualifications: authorized Red Hat distributor/reseller, completion of all Appendix A forms, required insurance coverage, and compliance with County policies (e.g., single‑use plastics, local preference)
• Payment terms: net 30 days (prompt‑payment 15 days for LSBE)
• Project duration: 1 year (10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027)
• Estimated contract ceiling: up to $200,000 per fiscal year (as noted in special terms)