Exhibit 1 - BAA .docx

Exhibit 1 - BAA is a supporting document for the State of California's HYCU Renewal Request for Bid process. This procurement seeks proposals for the renewal of HYCU software licensing and support services to maintain the state's data management and recovery platform. The deliverables include annual licensing fees, support and maintenance costs, and continued access to backup and recovery solutions with defined performance metrics for system availability, recovery time objectives (RTO), and recovery point objectives (RPO). The submission deadline is June 2, 2026. The contract renewal maintains continuity of existing software and support infrastructure, requiring bidders to integrate seamlessly with current systems and performance standards. Required qualifications for bidders include the ability to maintain specified service delivery standards, provide regular performance reporting and capacity planning documentation, and conduct disaster recovery testing protocols without service interruption.

Pricing terms reflect competitive market rates for HYCU licensing and support services, with predetermined annual pricing and escalation rates established within the contract terms. HYCU is identified as the incumbent vendor continuing service provision under the renewal agreement, though the procurement remains open to qualified alternative providers demonstrating comparable service capabilities. The procurement includes provisions for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation, requiring documentation to validate minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprise status for bidders seeking set-aside requirements and scoring preferences. Prospective bidders must submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating appropriate coverage and compliance with California's insurance mandate requirements before contract execution. Costs are anticipated to be allocated from the state's IT operations budget and departmental cost-sharing arrangements, with no specific award values or budget ranges detailed in available procurement documents.