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California Department of Technology Statewide technology procurement Pre-SOLICITATION California Department of Technology Statewide technology procurement Pre-SOLICITATION

The California Department of Technology (CDT), Statewide Technology Procurement (STP) is requesting Bidder feedback/comments relating to the content of the following anticipated solicitation:

STATE DEPARTMENT: California Department of Technology(CDT) on behalf of Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)

RE: Department of Cannabis Control (DCC): Laboratory Information Management System Replacement (LIMSR)- 2025-002

Pre-Solicitation documents include:

1. DCC LIMS RFP 2025-002 Pre-Solicitation Instructions

2. DCC CLEATS Feedback Template

3. Exhibit A: Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

4. Exhibit B Workflow Business Process

5. Exhibit D: Cost Workbook

6. LIMS 2.0 Presolicitation RFP

Please note these documents are drafts and are subject to change.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS

All feedback/comments must be submitted via email in the format described in the “Template for Feedback/Comments” section below to the STP Procurement Officers on or before 5:00 PM p.m. PST on December 2nd 2025.

This pre-solicitation allows for interested vendors to review a draft version of the RFP with its Exhibits and Attachments prior to its official release.

To provide feedback, Vendors must submit a written request via email to the Procurement Officer(s) identified below and provide feedback using the Feedback Form provided with the Pre-Solicitation Instructions. The email must include the following information:

• RFP 2025-002 Pre-Solicitation

• Vendor name

• Contact person name, telephone number, and email address

Submitting feedback and/or questions regarding this Pre-Solicitation is not required in order to participate in the anticipated RFP that may follow.

Although providing feedback is important and strongly encouraged, the State makes no commitment to make changes based on the feedback it receives. CDT Office of Statewide Technology Procurement (OSTP) and DCC are not required to respond to questions submitted as a part of pre-solicitation feedback.

Participants are advised that any written responses to this Pre-Solicitation may be subject to the Public Records Act.

CONTACT

Vaibhav Srivastava, Procurement Officer Statewide Technology Procurement vaibhav.srivastava@state.ca.gov (916)-639-9252

Hashmat Mohmand Procurement Officer Statewide Technology Procurement (OSTP) Hashmat.Mohmand@state.ca.gov 916.413.3522

Interested Bidders are not required to submit feedback/comments with regard to this Pre-Solicitation in order to participate in the anticipated solicitation to follow.

Although providing feedback/comments are important and strongly encouraged, the State makes no commitment to make changes based on the feedback/comments it receives. The State is not required to respond to questions submitted.

TEMPLATE FOR FEEDBACK/COMMENT SUBMITTAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS

TEMPLATE FOR FEEDBACK AND/OR QUESTION SUBMITTAL

The State has created a document for response to questions and vendor questions/feedback. The CDT Procurement Officer requests the use of the attached Microsoft Excel form when submitting responses, questions and feedback.

Instructions are listed as follows:

STATE QUESTIONS TAB:

• Name of Vendor Firm – Please provide the name of the firm submitting questions/feedback.

• Contact Person – Provide the name of the person to contact if the State needs clarification about the question or feedback.

• Contact Email and Phone Number – Provide the email and phone number (including area code) for the listed contact person.

• Q # - There are a total of 24 questions which the Vendor will need to answer.

• Question – State’s question.

• Answer – Write the response to the question in this column.

ADDITIONAL VENDOR FEEDBACK TAB:

• Q # - Sequentially number each question/feedback starting at one (1).

• Artifact – Vendor to select from the drop-down list which document the question/feedback pertains to.

• Section # - Identify the section number(s) and title that the question/feedback pertains to.

• Question/Feedback – Write the question/feedback in this column.

Disclaimer

The above documents are drafts and are subject to change. This Pre-Solicitation is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. A response to this Pre-Solicitation is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the CDT to form a binding contract. Interested Bidders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Pre-Solicitation.

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