ATTACHMENT B - Submit Certificate of Insurance (1).pdf

This is an Attachment B Certificate of Insurance submission form for the State of California's hardware support renewal solicitation (RFB IS-27200113, Contract 588549) for NetApp equipment. The document specifies that bidders must submit a completed Certificate of Insurance prior to contract award to demonstrate appropriate coverage and financial responsibility. The solicitation is a brand-only request with no substitutions permitted, and bids are due September 2, 2026. The scope covers continued maintenance and support services for existing NetApp infrastructure, with the contract including renewal options to provide continuity of critical hardware support services. All required forms specified in Appendix A of the purchasing requirements must be completed and included with the bid submission.

Bidders must establish eligibility under California's business enterprise program by completing and submitting a mandatory CBE (Certified Business Enterprise) form as part of the proposal package to be considered for evaluation. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, pricing competitiveness, and service level commitments. Funding will be sourced through the state's existing IT operations budget allocation. The Certificate of Insurance requirement is a prerequisite for award and serves as verification of the bidder's financial responsibility and adequate insurance coverage for the hardware support services being provided.