Solicitation# RFB-IS-26200981- REQUIRED.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation issued by the State of California for Solicitation# RFB-IS-26200981, designated as contract opportunity 1087-26317/HG26-1379/G7A125-75231. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of June 4, 2026, providing prospective bidders with a two-week response window. The procurement package includes detailed technical specifications (T-SPECS) that establish performance standards and quality requirements that vendors must meet or exceed. Bidders are required to submit standardized purchasing forms as outlined in Appendix A and must carefully review the technical specifications to ensure their offered products or services align with all stated requirements, with any deviations from specifications requiring explicit notation and justification.

This procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification requirement, indicating that vendors must demonstrate CBE status and eligibility to participate in set-aside or preference programs under California's procurement guidelines. Vendors seeking to qualify for small business or disadvantaged business enterprise preferences must complete and submit Exhibit 6 CBE_Form as part of their proposal package, providing detailed information regarding business classification, ownership structure, years in operation, gross annual revenue, number of employees, and other relevant business metrics to support CBE classification claims. The specific award value, budget range, incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, and complete scope of work details were not fully accessible in the provided solicitation materials, and interested vendors should obtain the complete solicitation document and technical specifications to fully understand all requirements and evaluation criteria.