RFB-IS-26200968 CBE.xlsx

This is a bidding document for the State of California's hyperconverged infrastructure solution procurement under RFB-IS-26200968, Contract 15759P. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform integrating compute, storage, and networking capabilities into a unified system to support virtualization, cloud services, and data center consolidation. Vendors must provide detailed hardware component specifications including processor configurations, memory capacity, storage requirements, and network connectivity standards, along with performance benchmarks, redundancy mechanisms, and disaster recovery functionality. Bidders are required to demonstrate compatibility with California's existing IT infrastructure and provide evidence of comparable system installations in public sector or enterprise environments with detailed technical documentation proving compliance with mandatory minimum performance specifications. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 12, 2026.

Evaluation criteria focus on technical compliance, pricing competitiveness, vendor qualifications, system reliability, scalability, integration capabilities, and support service quality, with total cost of ownership calculations incorporating initial hardware procurement, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support throughout the contract term. Vendors must maintain guaranteed response times for technical support, software updates, and hardware replacement, and must provide references demonstrating financial stability and long-term viability. The procurement includes provisions for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation with potential set-asides for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors in accordance with state regulations. All selected contractors must submit proof of adequate insurance coverage through a Certificate of Insurance prior to contract award, and funding derives from the state's information technology capital budget and operational technology funds. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in available documentation.