00156 / smartsheet enterprise licenses

The State of California is conducting a procurement opportunity (Reference #00156) for Smartsheet Enterprise Licenses, seeking to acquire comprehensive software licensing for collaborative work management tools. The solicitation, identified as RFB-IS-26200307-1, appears to target enterprise-level software deployment across state agencies. The procurement is specifically focused on obtaining multiple Smartsheet enterprise licenses, which likely include collaborative work management, project tracking, and workflow automation capabilities. Critical dates for this opportunity include a posting date of October 15, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of October 24, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully visible in the provided documents, the procurement seems to require comprehensive technical specifications and compliance documentation, as evidenced by supporting files like the Certification of Beneficiary Enterprise (CBE) form and technical specification documents.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for Certification of Beneficiary Enterprise (CBE), suggesting potential set-aside or preferential considerations for minority or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to have specific organizational restrictions or preferences, as indicated by the CBE form (Exhibit_6_CBE_Form - 20211122.xlsx). While precise budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, enterprise software licensing typically represents a significant investment for state-level technology infrastructure. The solicitation suggests the state is seeking to standardize or upgrade its current collaborative software ecosystem, potentially replacing or expanding existing technology infrastructure. The presence of multiple supporting documents, including technical specifications and declaration forms, indicates a structured and comprehensive procurement process designed to ensure thorough vendor evaluation and selection.