RFQ 2603AB ITS CloudOps/FinOps Tool

Agency:	University of California
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jan 12, 2026
Due Date:	Jan 26, 2026
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Request for Quote 2603AB

ITS CloudOps / FinOps Tool

University of California San Diego

1. Purpose of the RFQ

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFQ”) is to invite qualified bidders to prepare and submit proposals to

provide a comprehensive FinOps and Hybrid Cloud Management solution to replace legacy tooling (Beam). The

objective is to procure a platform that provides unified cost visibility, financial governance, and security posture

management across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises (Nutanix AHV) environments for University of

California, San Diego (“UCSD” or “UC San Diego” or “University”), in accordance with the requirements set forth in

this RFQ.

The selected vendor must provide a solution capable of strictly adhering to the FOCUS FinOps standard, ensuring

interoperability, automated reporting, and granular security visibility for east-west traffic within on-premises

infrastructure.

2. Background

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) currently relies on a combination of home-grown and legacy

applications to manage telecommunications services, including work order processing and billing. These systems

have become increasingly difficult to maintain and lack the flexibility and scalability required to support the

University's evolving operational needs. To address these challenges, UC San Diego is seeking to implement a

modern a comprehensive FinOps and Hybrid Cloud Management solution to replace legacy tooling (Beam) that will

streamline operations, improve service delivery, and enhance overall efficiency. This Request for Proposal (RFQ)

invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the implementation of a comprehensive solution that meets the

functional and technical requirements outlined herein.

3. Minimum Requirements

• Bidder must have extensive and proven experience in the field of FinOps and Hybrid Cloud Management

solutions.

• Bidder must possess all trade, professional, or business licenses as may be required to complete the work and

meet the requirements specified by this RFQ.

• Bidder must be able to demonstrate the capability of providing the required products/services by possessing

adequate available resources, including personnel, facilities, systems, organization structure, operation

controls, quality control and other related factors.

• Bidder must demonstrate successful experience in providing the products and services specified in this RFQ as

a primary supplier. Bidders are expected to provide customer contact information for their five largest clients

for projects of similar size/scope.

• If selected as an apparent awardee, Bidder must provide audited financial statements for the past three fiscal

years (or equivalent data) to establish the bidder’s financial capability to complete this project.

4. RFQ Timeline and Point of Contact

Schedule of Events

Request for Quote 2603AB

ITS CloudOps / FinOps Tool

University of California San Diego

Anticipated Action

Electronic RFQ Issue Date:

Anticipated Action Date

Monday, January 12, 2026

Bidder Requests for Clarification Submitted by: Friday, January 16, 2026

UCSD to Respond to Supplier Questions by:

Supplier RFQ Submission Requested by:

Anticipated UCSD evaluation period

Anticipated Supplier selection Period

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 @5PM PT

Tuesday, January 27 – 30, 2026

Monday, February 9 – 13, 2026

The University reserves the right to modify the above schedule of events and make changes to other provisions in

this RFQ. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to read the entire document and any addendums and to comply with all

requirements listed herein.

Exhibits

In addition to this document, the following exhibits contain the requirements along with terms and conditions for

this RFQ:

• Required Supplier Information

• UC Terms and Conditions of Purchase

• Appendix DS

• Attachment A – ITS CloudOps - FinOps Tool SOW

Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFQ will be in writing and incorporate the RFQ requirements and

specifications, as well the contents of the Supplier’s Proposal as accepted by the University.

Single Point of Contact

The University RFQ Administrator is the sole point of contact regarding all procurement and contractual matters

relating to the requirements described in this RFQ; and is the only office authorized to change, modify, clarify, etc.,

the specifications, terms and conditions of this RFQ and any agreement(s) awarded as a result of this RFQ. All

questions and requests for clarification concerning this RFQ should be entered into the CalUsource Discussion

Forum by the question’s deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events.

Andrew Bunker

Sr. Commodity Manager - Technology

Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions I Strategic Sourcing

University of California San Diego

Abunker@ucsd.edu

5. Technical Specifications

Please see Attachment A – ITS CloudOps - FinOps Tool SOW.

Request for Quote 2603AB

ITS CloudOps / FinOps Tool

University of California San Diego

6. Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation and Award: Best Value Methodology

Responsive Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value method. Best Value means the most advantageous

balance of system capability, technical solution, experience with high-performance computing, and services and

support, as defined by the University. University evaluators will determine the Proposal’s value by scoring the

Proposals based on a uniform set of weighted evaluation criteria. Each Proposal’s Best Value Score will be the

average of all evaluators’ total scores awarded for the Proposal. The Proposal with the Best Value Score will be

considered the most responsive proposal.

Right to Cancel/Modify

The University reserves the right to change any aspect of, terminate, or delay this RFQ, the RFQ process and/or the

program outlined within this RFQ at any time. Notice shall be provided in a timely manner thereafter. The

University may award the contract without further discussion or may enter into negotiations with the apparent

RFQ winner. Should the apparent RFQ winner fail to accept the award, the University may determine that that

Bidder has abandoned its Proposal. The University may then enter into negotiations with the responsible Bidder

whose proposal has the second-Best Value Score. If that Bidder fails to accept the award, the University may

determine that that Bidder has abandoned its Proposal and enter into negotiations with the responsible Bidder

whose proposal has the third Best Value Score and so on to each successive responsible Best Value Bidder until an

award is made and accepted.

Right to Make No Award

The University reserves the right to reject all Proposals and to make no award. Unless stated otherwise in this RFQ,

the University reserves the right to make multiple awards or to award items separately or in the aggregate as the

interests of university may appear.

Contract Form

Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFQ will be in writing and incorporate the RFQ requirements and

specifications, as well the contents of the Bidder’s Proposal as accepted by the University.

7. Additional Terms

Insurance

If selected for award, the awardee shall deliver the PDF version of the Certificate of Insurance to UC’s Buyer, by

email with the following text in the Subject field: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE – [Supplier name].

Invoicing method

UC San Diego has partnered with Transcepta Global Network for invoice automation. Participation is free and

registration and connection only takes a few minutes. Transcepta accepts invoices in the following ways: email,

virtual printer, cXML, and EDI. For more information on Transcepta refer to https://ipps.ucsd.edu/supplier-

resources/goods-services/payee-management/transcepta.html

Payment Method and Terms

As a UC San Diego supplier you have the opportunity to receive payment via our preferred payment option, Virtual

Credit Card. Virtual Credit Card is a card-less Visa credit card product. Credit card number and credentials are

emailed to your selected Accounts Receivable contact. Terms are net 10 days. Standard credit card processing fees

Request for Quote 2603AB

ITS CloudOps / FinOps Tool

University of California San Diego

apply. For more information on this payment method refer to https://ipps.ucsd.edu/supplier-resources/goods-

services/payments/virtual-card.html

8. Response Instructions

1. Register for a supplier account through CalUsource at www.calusource.net.

2. Log in and locate the RFQ event on CalUsource. Review and accept all mandatory guidelines in order to

access the RFQ in its entirety, including all attachments.

3. Review all requirements carefully and determine your ability to comply.

4. Submit requests for clarification in writing regarding the RFQ through the CalUsource Discussion Forum by

the indicated deadline. UC’s responses will be released to all prospective bidders on or around the

indicated Q&A response date.

5. Provide required completed forms and responses when prompted under the Questionnaire section.

6. Attach any additional files that are relevant to your bid response under Supplier Attachments. UC may

elect not to review material outside of what is explicitly requested in the solicitation.

7. Click the submit button to submit your proposal in CalUsource by the indicated response timeline.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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