City of Santa Maria Active Directory Upgrade RFQ - 2026
City of Santa MariaCity · Santa Maria, CA- Due
- Sep 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- James Oswald
- (805) 361-9994
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Maria Information Technology Division is requesting quotes for a Microsoft Active Directory Upgrade for its network infrastructure. The project involves upgrading and migrating 7 total legacy domain controllers (DCs) to Windows Server 2025 on a Nutanix Acropolis HCI cluster, raising domain/forest functional levels, migrating SYSVOL from FRS to DFSR, and migrating 2 legacy DHCP servers (101 subnets/scopes) and 2 legacy DNS servers (13 forward lookup zones) while retaining IP addresses. Vendors must provide testing and rollback plans, documentation, knowledge transfer, training, and demission/decommissioning of legacy servers. Proposals are due by September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, submitted via email to [email protected]. All personnel must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and pass background/live scan fingerprinting if required.
Cost 75 points, response detail 10 points, demonstration of experience 15 points
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Summary
The City of Santa Maria Information Technology Division is requesting quotes for a Microsoft Active Directory Upgrade for its network infrastructure.
The project involves upgrading and migrating 7 total legacy domain controllers (DCs) to Windows Server 2025 on a Nutanix Acropolis HCI cluster, raising domain/forest functional levels, migrating SYSVOL from FRS to DFSR, and migrating 2 legacy DHCP servers (101 subnets/scopes) and 2 legacy DNS servers (13 forward lookup zones) while retaining IP addresses. Vendors must provide testing and rollback plans, documentation, knowledge transfer, training, and demission/decommissioning of legacy servers. Proposals are due by September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, submitted via email to [email protected]. All personnel must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and pass background/live scan fingerprinting if required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Cost 75 points
- Response detail 10 points
- Demonstration of experience 15 points
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Santa Maria, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Santa Maria?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact James Oswald.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Maria in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is James Oswald at (805) 361-9994. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost 75 points, response detail 10 points, demonstration of experience 15 points" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Santa Maria?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Santa Maria are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Santa Maria regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Santa Maria for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Maria, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.