ATTACHMENT B - Submit Certificate of Insurance.pdf

This is an attachment requirement document for the State of California's Request for Bids (RFB) IS-26200844, issued April 14, 2026, for software maintenance and annual renewal services for Splunk. The procurement solicits bids for ongoing technical support, maintenance services, and system updates to maintain the state's Splunk infrastructure in operational status. Proposals are due by April 29, 2026. All qualified bidders must submit completed proposals that include a Certification of Bidder/Offeror Eligibility (CBE) Form, a Certificate of Insurance, and all required purchasing forms identified in the procurement appendix. The contract represents a renewal of existing maintenance and support services, with provisions allowing for renewal options to extend services based on performance and continued need.

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with California state contracting regulations and procurement requirements, including maintaining appropriate insurance coverage as evidenced by the required Certificate of Insurance submission. Evaluation criteria focus on bidder eligibility, compliance with state requirements, and the ability to meet security and privacy obligations. Selected contractors will be required to implement and maintain comprehensive information security and privacy controls in accordance with federal and state regulations, including data protection standards, encryption requirements, access controls, audit logging, incident response procedures, regular security assessments, personnel background checks, and staff training programs regarding information security and privacy obligations. Contractors must protect all confidential information and state intellectual property, cooperate with state audit activities, and immediately notify the state of any security breaches or unauthorized access.