RFB-IS-26200666.pdf

This Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200666) is issued by the State of California for the renewal of Elastic Cloud services under solicitation 1082356. The procurement seeks to renew cloud infrastructure and related services specifically for the Elastic brand platform to support state technology operations and maintain service continuity across state agencies and departments. The bid submission deadline is March 16, 2026. As a brand-only renewal arrangement, this is a limited-competition procurement restricted to the current vendor or authorized resellers of Elastic products. All bidders must submit required administrative documentation including a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate coverage for general liability, workers' compensation, and other mandated insurance types prior to contract execution, along with completed standardized procurement forms addressing vendor registration, compliance certifications, nondiscrimination affirmations, and prior contract performance attestations.

This renewal procurement is designed to maintain the existing Elastic Cloud service provider or authorized resellers, building upon current infrastructure and technology already integrated into state operations to ensure seamless service continuity without disruption to dependent agencies. The solicitation incorporates small business and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) considerations as part of California's state purchasing requirements, with the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form serving as a compliance checkpoint for bidder eligibility verification. Bidders claiming small business or disadvantaged business status must provide appropriate certification documentation to qualify for any applicable set-asides or preferences. While specific award values and budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available solicitation materials, the renewal nature of this procurement suggests budget alignment with the state's existing Elastic Cloud expenditures and service levels. Selected contractors will be required to maintain all specified service level requirements and performance standards necessary to sustain the state's cloud operations throughout the contract renewal period.