SB_Option_notice_to_vendors_FINAL.docx

This is a Small Business Option notice to vendors issued by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) for the CoreView Renewal solicitation (#2026-ITO-00233). The solicitation invites qualified small businesses to participate in this opportunity through the Authorium online submission platform. Written questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST, with DFPI responses provided the same day. Offer submissions are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. The anticipated contract award date is November 20, 2026, with an anticipated start date of November 21, 2026. All communications, including questions and offer responses, must be submitted through the designated Authorium link to ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

The solicitation contains limited pricing and financial information in this notice document. This is a Small Business Option set-aside. Lee Peters, Analyst II, serves as the department contact in the Business Operations Office, Acquisitions Services Unit, and can be reached at solicitation4@dfpi.ca.gov or (530) 455-9035. Vendors must log into Authorium and select "Apply" to begin the submission process, with Authorium User Guides provided for reference.