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City Council Authorization of RFP Release: April 20th, 2026
RFP Release Date: April 21st, 2026
Questions / Clarifications Deadline: May 5th, 2026
City Response to Questions Issued: May 6th, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026
Proposal Review and Scoring by Staff: May 18th – May 22nd, 2026
Award Notification: Week of May 25th, 2026
Contract Negotiation and Execution: Week of May 25th, 2026
City Council Award Contract: June 8th, 2026
Managed IT Services Transition Begins: July 1st, 2026
City Of Hidden Hills
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The government authority located in California is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive information technology (IT) managed services. The scope of work includes network and systems monitoring and management, covering servers, network infrastructure, and SharePoint administration. Vendors will also be responsible for Microsoft 365 tenant administration, licensing management for all covered users, and cloud-based SaaS backup and data protection with defined backup frequency, retention, and recovery capabilities.
Cybersecurity is a significant component, with requirements that include 24/7 security operations center monitoring, firewall management with advanced threat protection, and centralized email security. The vendor must provide emergency after-hours and holiday support for non-critical issues, prioritizing remote support before on-site technician dispatch. Additionally, the provider must document and maintain an up-to-date inventory of the managed IT environment, and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery systems, including frequent backups with continuous or near-real-time data capture.
Cloud services will include management of Microsoft Azure and other consumption-based cloud services, billed separately based on actual usage. The contract period for these services is one year, with questions due by May 5, 2026.
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