SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PLANNING
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SMART seeks proposals for ongoing management and maintenance of its Station Network, including network equipment, VPN connections, and station devices. The contract starts July 1, 2026, with a 3-year base term and a 2-year option. Key dates include a virtual pre-proposal conference on Dec 12, 2025, and proposal submission by Jan 20, 2026.
SMART is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced firms to to provide ongoing management and maintenance support for the existing SMART Station Network ("SSN"). The SMART Station Network encompasses network equipment necessary to allow for data, voice, and video transmission from station devices to the SMART Data Center over SMART provided fiber optic backbone. Work shall include maintenance of point-to-point VPN connections from the SMART Data Center to Fare Collection Vendor facilities. Station devices include, but are not limited to the following: Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Ticket Vending Machines, Security Cameras, Station Wi-Fi, Realtime Signs, and Public Address Systems. Consultant will also be tasked with integrating new equipment or replacement equipment into SMART’s Station Network. As part of the management and monitoring of SMART’s Station Network, Consultant will be responsible for managing the Cisco SmartNet licensing and contracts for the equipment. This contract has a 3-year base term with (1) two-year option to extend thereafter. The effective start date for this Agreement will be July 1st, 2026. This Agreement will be funded using Local Funds. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations while performing work under the Agreement. Important Events: Search Status Event Name Location Description Dates Mandatory ONGOING Open Date Online Portal Posting date for the Opportunity Dec 1st 2025, 8:00 AM PST N/A UPCOMING Pre-Proposal Conference (Virtual) Microsoft Teams SMART will host a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference via Microsoft Teams on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Registration for the Pre-Proposal Conference is required using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjM2ZjA0Y2QtM2ViOC00MDc4LThkZGEtMzM2Mzg0ZDAwOTg0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228855fa30-de4f-4849-9ae9-f3f71be5aef3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2210ce7cfe-29df-414c-bbb5-ef9e4052cef8%22%7d. The Pre-Proposal Meeting is expected to last approximately one (1) hour. Proposers are not required to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference as a condition to submitting a Proposal; however, it is strongly encouraged. Dec 12th 2025, 11:00 AM PST - Dec 12th 2025, 12:00 PM PST No UPCOMING Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Jan 5th 2026, 2:00 PM PST N/A UPCOMING Final Addendum Issued by SMART Online Portal Final Addendum Issued by SMART Jan 12th 2026, 12:00 AM PST - Jan 12th 2026, 11:59 PM PST No UPCOMING Close Date Online Portal Deadline for Submissions Jan 20th 2026, 2:00 PM PST N/A UPCOMING Intent to Bid Due Date Online Portal Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid Jan 20th 2026, 2:00 PM PST Yes Commodity Codes: US_NAICS_2022 517 Telecommunications US_NAICS_2022 541512 Computer Systems Design Services US_NAICS_2022 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services US_NAICS_2022 541519 Other Computer Related Services US_NAICS_2022 541618 Other Management Consulting Services US_NAICS_2022 811213 Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance Supporting Documentation: Download All Files Search File Type Description Date Created Actions 1. RFP - Station Network Maint & Tech Support Services (IT-PS-25-003).pdf Documentation Request for Proposal for Station Network Maintenance and Technical Support Services (Solicitation No. IT-PS-25-003) Read more... Nov 25th 2025, 1:53 PM PST Download 2. Att. A - Sample Agreement for Contractor Services (IT-PS-25-003).pdf Documentation Attachment B - Sample Agreement for Consultant Services (IT-PS-25-003) Nov 21st 2025, 10:05 AM PST Download 3. Att. B - Receipt of Addenda Form (IT-PS-25-003).pdf Documentation Attachment C - Receipt of Addenda Form. This form is required to be completed and signed if any Addenda are issued during the Solicitation process. Read more... Nov 21st 2025, 10:05 AM PST Download 4. Att. C - Required Certifications (IT-PS-25-003).pdf Documentation Attachment D - Required Certifications. The Proposer and in some cases, subcontractors, must sign certifications applicable to them. These certifications are included in this document. Read more... Nov 25th 2025, 1:53 PM PST Download 5. Submission Instructions (IT-PS-25-003).pdf Documentation This document contains Submission Instructions for how to submit a Proposal in SMART's eProcurement Portal Bonfire. Read more... Nov 25th 2025, 2:09 PM PST Download Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: PART A-C - Technical Proposal Name Type # Files Requirement PART A-C - Technical Proposal File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 REQUIRED PART D - Questionnaire Name Type # Files Requirement Proposer accepts the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Proposer accepts the terms and conditions in SMART's Sample Agreement for Consultant Services (Attachment A). Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Proposer has carefully reviewed the insurance requirements, including all required endorsements which may be railroad-specific, and agrees to obtain the required insurance if selected for award. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Proposer confirms that there are no known or potential organizational conflicts of interest if selected to perform the work identified in this Request for Proposal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED PART E - Required Certifications and Forms Name Type # Files Requirement W9 Tax Form File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 REQUIRED Receipt of Addenda Form (Attachment B) File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 REQUIRED Levine Act Statement (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Equal Employment Opportunity Certification (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Certification of Drug-Free Workplace (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 REQUIRED California Civil Rights Laws Certification (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Darfur Contracting Certification (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Iran Contracting Certification (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certificate (Attachment C) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED PART F - Conflict of Interest Declaration Name Type # Files Requirement PART F - Conflict of Interest Declaration File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 OPTIONAL PART G - Proposed Fee Schedule Name Type # Files Requirement PART G - Proposed Fee Schedule File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 REQUIRED Document Takers Search Vendors # Files Diversity Status Actions Plante Moran 2 View PWXPress 5 View SDI Presence 20 View Interested Contractors Prime/General Contractors Subcontractors Search Vendors Contact Email Phone Diversity Status Subcontract Services No data available in table Messages Public Notices (0) Public Notices are visible to anyone who can view the opportunity Vendor Discussions (0) There is currently nothing to display here. 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