RFB-IS-26201001-1.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the State of California for Red Hat software renewal services under contract opportunity O261510, 556-27002. The procurement seeks renewal of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related software maintenance and support services through the SNSIRM (Statewide Negotiated Services and Information Resources Management) program. The RFB specifies requirements for continuous software licensing, updates, patches, and technical support to maintain system infrastructure across state agencies. The document outlines mandatory compliance with state procurement regulations, required documentation for bid submission, and evaluation criteria based on pricing competitiveness and vendor qualifications. Bidders must submit responses by the specified deadline with all required certifications, references, and technical documentation to be considered for award. The contract term includes an initial period with options for renewal, allowing the state to extend the engagement based on performance and continued need for Red Hat services.

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-unit or annual subscription basis as specified in the bid requirements, with evaluation weighted toward cost-effectiveness and total cost of ownership. The state has identified specific technical requirements and service level expectations that vendors must meet to qualify. As this is a renewal procurement, the incumbent vendor information and historical performance data inform the specifications. Funding for this contract derives from individual state agency budgets that utilize the SNSIRM cooperative agreement. All bids must comply with California's small business preferences and any applicable set-asides for disabled veteran-owned enterprises or other designated categories. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability, technical expertise in Red Hat platform management, and capacity to support statewide deployment across multiple agency locations and user populations.