RFP for IT managed services to support Grambling State University's enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end user functionality. Contract term: 12 months, extendable up to 60 months. Proposals due November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CST via hard copy. Questions due October 20, 2026. Evaluation based on technical criteria (63 points), cost (25 points), and veteran/Hudson initiative (12 points). Services include ERP support, **** monitoring, incident response, and staffing.
Proposals must be received by November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CST. The RFP states: proposal submission november 10, 2026 2pm cst.
Payments are made within approximately 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice. The contract states: payments will be made by the state within approximately 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice.
The award is based on the highest overall score combining technical, cost, and veteran/Hudson initiative evaluations. The RFP states: the proposer with the highest overall score will be recommended for award.
Proposers must have adequate financial resources, necessary experience, technical qualifications, and a satisfactory record of integrity. The RFP states: has adequate financial resources for performance, or has the ability to obtain such resources as required during performance.
Unauthorized staff substitutions may result in rejection of staff and non-payment for unapproved hours. The RFP states: unauthorized substitutions may result in rejection of staff and non payment for unapproved hours.
Protests must be filed no later than two days prior to the proposal opening date. The RFP states: any protest, claim, dispute, or action based upon a conflict or issue described in 1. a or 1. b of this paragraph shall be filed no later than two days prior to the proposal opening date.
Proposals omitting required documents or responses may be rejected. The RFP states: proposals omitting required documents or responses may be rejected in accordance with attachment a.