RFB-IS-26200724 CBE.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendor list spreadsheet supporting the State of California's Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200724) for Dell PowerEdge R570 server computers under contract numbers B245842 and B245843. The solicitation was posted on March 15, 2026, with bids due by March 31, 2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply Dell PowerEdge R570 servers with specified technical configurations including defined processor, memory, storage, network interface, and hardware component requirements. All responsive and responsible bidders meeting state procurement regulations and established technical and administrative requirements are eligible for consideration. The bid package includes contract terms, delivery schedules, performance standards, maintenance or support conditions, and renewal or extension options, though specific award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in the available procurement summaries.

The solicitation incorporates Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation provisions to ensure qualified, certified vendors participate in the competitive bidding process and to track procurement goals related to certified business enterprise participation. Vendor eligibility and certification requirements are established through the CBE vendor list document, which standardizes the specification approach to ensure consistency across potential awards and transparent comparison of submitted bids based on defined performance and capability metrics. The procurement establishes detailed performance requirements and evaluation criteria based on CPU performance, RAM capacity, drive types, redundancy features, management capabilities, and physical specifications.