Exhibit 2 - IS&P .docx

This is an Exhibit document supporting a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the State of California for the renewal of HYCU software licensing and support services. The procurement seeks continuation of HYCU's data management and recovery platform, including all associated licensing rights, maintenance updates, and comprehensive technical support services. The proposal submission deadline is June 2, 2026. 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). 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. The procurement maintains continuity of the existing software and support infrastructure already in use by the California jurisdiction, requiring bidders to integrate seamlessly with current systems and performance standards.

Competitive pricing based on current market rates for HYCU licensing and support services constitutes a primary evaluation criterion, alongside vendor performance history and adherence to technical and operational requirements. The procurement includes provisions for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation, with the State of California requiring documentation to validate minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprise status for bidders seeking set-aside requirements and scoring preferences. HYCU is identified as the incumbent vendor continuing service provision under the renewal agreement, with the procurement remaining open to qualified alternative providers demonstrating comparable service capabilities. 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 reflect competitive market pricing for HYCU licensing and support services, with predetermined annual pricing and escalation rates established within contract terms and allocated from the state's IT operations budget and departmental cost-sharing arrangements.