EGBA Broadcom Maintenance and Licenses

Background

The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is issuing a sole source procurement for maintenance and licenses related to Broadcom products. This procurement is justified under Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) §24-103-205, which allows for sole source contracts when only one vendor can provide the necessary goods or services. The OIT's mission is to ensure the effective use of technology in state government. This contract aims to maintain critical legacy systems that are vital for business continuity.

Work Details

The contract will procure maintenance and licenses for Broadcom products, specifically designed to support the State of Colorado's mainframe architecture. The services include ongoing support and updates necessary to ensure the functionality of critical legacy systems, such as payroll systems, which are at risk without this support. The estimated total cost for this procurement is $1,863,074.18.

Period of Performance

The contract will commence on June 16, 2026, and will conclude on June 15, 2027.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed at the State of Colorado's Data Center Services unit.

Bidder Requirements

The vendor must be Broadcom, as they are identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the state's needs due to their unique product offerings.