County of Santa Barbara Telco System Upgrade RFI #8350010, 2026 - NEC SV9500 Replacement
Santa Barbara CountyCounty · Santa Barbara, CA- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Austin Venezia
- (805) 568-2691
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Summary
The County of Santa Barbara is issuing a Request for Information (RFI #8350010) to explore replacement options for its legacy NEC SV9500 multi-node telephone system and unified communications infrastructure.
The County seeks industry insight into modern enterprise-grade telephony solutions, VoIP deployment, cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises architectures, migration strategies, and network readiness considerations across distributed facilities in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Solvang, and Santa Maria. Vendors are asked to provide information on support models, Microsoft 365 GCC tenant integration, E911 compliance, contact center capabilities, and budgetary planning to help inform a future competitive procurement process. Responses are due by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT via the Public Purchase eProcurement platform.
- Submit to
- www.publicpurchase.com
- Scope location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Santa Barbara
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Santa Barbara County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: www.publicpurchase.com. For questions, contact Austin Venezia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Santa Barbara County 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 RFI 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 Austin Venezia at (805) 568-2691. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Barbara County?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Barbara County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Santa Barbara County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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 Santa Barbara County 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 Barbara, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.