The State Controller’s Office of California issued RFQ‑ITS EINF90425 for a comprehensive physical‑security assessment of its IT environments, covering access‑control, video‑surveillance, and intrusion‑detection systems across seven sites. The contractor must perform onsite inspections, map findings to NIST 800‑53 PE controls, and deliver a remediation plan with 1‑, 3‑, and 5‑year recommendations. The award was intented for Archer Energy Solutions, LLC, with a projected budget of $300 K and a one‑year term starting early July 2026.
• Scope: Full assessment of physical‑security hardware (CCure, ExacqVision, Bosch) and supporting network infrastructure.
• Deliverables: Initial review (30 days), detailed analysis (60 days), final report with remediation roadmap (90 days).
• Evaluation: 250 technical points (incl. interviews) + 250 cost points; lowest‑priced responsive bid receives full cost points.
• Requirements: Live‑Scan background checks for key staff, CUI‑restricted handling, travel to all sites, and compliance with SCO security policies.