AMBAG is a public agency that operates under a joint-powers agreement that includes the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and local jurisdictions. The association is funded through “federal transportation funds, grants and membership dues.”
The purpose of this contract is to “ensure all servers, network, computers, and back‐up systems are fully functional and secure 24/7 to provide smooth continuance of daily business operations,” according to the RFP package. IT services are currently being provided through a contract that is set to expire June 30.
The scope of work for this contract includes:
- Network administration by conducting periodic on‐site visits
- Network administration via remote connection
- Management of file backups
- Replication and hosting of backups
- Installation of current service packs — operating system upgrades, spam and virus monitoring and filtering
- Hardware and software protection
- Imaging and installation of AMBAG profile and setup on new or replacement equipment
- Pick up, delivery and installation of new equipment
An optional pre‐proposal on‐site visit will be held at 11 a.m. April 4 at the AMBAG office at 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey, CA 93940. Questions about this RFP should be emailed to Gina Schmidt before 4 p.m. April 9, and proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. April 25.
