About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Carson requests proposals from qualified vendors to provide Tier III carrier-neutral colocation data center facilities in downtown Los Angeles and Irvine, California. The scope covers space, power, cooling, physical security, data and internet connectivity, 24x7x365 monitoring, and remote hands technician services for city-owned servers, storage, and networking equipment across a three-year contract term. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid. Proposers must register and submit electronic proposals via PlanetBids by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, including the official Cost File worksheet and required general attachment exhibits. Proposers must submit all questions through PlanetBids by November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- CITY OF CARSON
- Solicitation No.
- 26-034
Scope of work
- Tier III carrier neutral colocation data center facilities in downtown Los Angeles and Irvine, California
- Data center rack space, electrical power (AC and DC), and cooling infrastructure
- Redundancies in cooling, power, and communication infrastructure and systems
- Physical security and facility monitoring
- Data and internet connectivity, cross connects, and Meet-Me-Room connections
- 24x7x365 monitoring
- Remote hands technicians for scheduled and unscheduled managed services and troubleshooting
- Support for network hardware and cabling
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Staff Experience and Technical Competence | 60 points |
| Vendor ability to provide management and technical services | 5 points |
| Cost of Services | 35 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five years experience conducting comprehensive user fee studies and cost allocation plans for public sector clients
- Proven expertise in municipal finance, cost recovery methodologies, fee structure development, and applicable state/local laws
- At least three satisfactory references for similar services
- Must meet the insurance requirements detailed in the RFP document
- Proven track record of successfully completing similar projects
- Qualified to conduct business within the City of Carson, including valid City business license prior to award
- Registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if work is subject to prevailing wage
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter and Company Profile
- Proposer Qualifications
- Key Staff and Team description
- Project Approach and Work Plan
- Subcontractor List (if applicable)
- Cost File (Exhibit C: Cost Proposal & Facility Requirements worksheet)
- Bidder/Proposer Affidavit
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
- Debarment and Suspension Certification
- Acknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements
Key dates
- Issue date
- 11/04/2026
- Q&A deadline
- 11/11/2026 | 2:00PM
- RFP deadline
- 11/18/2026 | 2:00PM
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Submit via PlanetBids portal at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=32461. Upload all proposal documents in PDF format. Required proposal sections shall not exceed 20 pages (Cost File and General Attachments excluded).
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Downtown Los Angeles, California and Irvine, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, aggregate twice occurrence limit); Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability; Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence for any auto); Professional Liability maintained for 5 years; Crime Insurance.