This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this Request for Qualification (RFQ) is to obtain competitive Statements of Qualification from qualified Proposers who are interested in providing, for the Louisiana Economic Development (LED), services to facilitate the relocation of our current IT equipment from the existing LED offices to the new LED offices. This project will also involve transitioning the LED server infrastructure to a new data center. Additionally, during the move, the existing IT infrastructure will be thoroughly evaluated and updated as necessary to ensure that LED remains well-positioned for continued success. The term of any contract resulting from this RFQ may begin as early as December 1, 2024. The State shall have the right to contract for up to thirty-six (36) months with the concurrence of the Contractor and all appropriate approvals. With all proper approvals and concurrence with the successful Contractor, agency may also exercise an option to extend for up to twenty-four (24) additional months at the same rates, terms and conditions of the initial contract term. Prior to the extension of the contract beyond the initial thirty-six (36) month term, prior approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) or other approval authorized by law shall be obtained. Such written evidence of JLCB approval shall be submitted, along with the contract amendment to the Office of State Procurement (OSP) to extend contract terms beyond the initial three (3) year term. The total contract term, with extensions, shall not exceed five (5) years. The continuation of the contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the legislature to fulfill the requirements of the contract. Deadline for receipt of written inquiries Monday, October 21, 2024 Deadline to answer written inquiries Monday, October 28, 2024 The State of Louisiana reserves the right to revise this schedule. Revisions, if any, before the Statement of Qualification Submission Deadline will be formalized by the issuance of an addendum to the RFQ