Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · MESA WATER DISTRICT
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Mesa Water District seeks a Managed Services Provider for comprehensive IT support including 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, cloud management, network support, and strategic IT advisory. Proposals due September 3, 2026.
The selected Managed Services Provider (MSP) will deliver comprehensive IT support, including:- 24/7 monitoring, help desk, and emergency response- Cybersecurity administration and compliance support- Cloud, hybrid, and server management (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS)- Network and communication systems support- Strategic IT advisory and project management services- Transition planning, onboarding, and knowledge transfer Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Financial Services Address: 1965 Placentia AveCosta Mesa, California92627 County: Orange Other Details: Agreement Terms: The successful proposer must execute Mesa Water’s Standard Professional Services Agreement (Exhibit C) without modification unless exceptions are submitted with the proposal. No new exceptions will be accepted after award.Insurance Requirement: Proposers must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing a minimum of $1M in Professional Liability coverage.Use of Subconsultants: Subconsultants may be proposed but must be identified in the submission, with resumes included. Mesa Water must approve any subconsultants added after award.Proposal Format: Technical proposals are limited to 40 pages (excluding resumes). Total proposal length must not exceed 100 pages.Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated on understanding of District needs, qualifications, staff expertise, work plan, service levels, pricing, and value-added services.Schedule: Contractor presentations are anticipated the week of September 21, 2026, with project commencement in December 2026. Notes: Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.All questions must be submitted through PlanetBids by July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST; responses will be posted on or before July 30, 2026.Proposers must demonstrate experience with similar public-sector clients and provide at least five references from California agencies.The initial contract term is three years, with options for two one-year extensions.All exceptions to the Sample Agreement (Exhibit C) must be submitted with the proposal; no new exceptions will be accepted after award.Proposals exceeding page limits (40 pages for technical, 100 pages total) will not be considered.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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