1082508 - cribl suite renewal (brand only)

The State of California is soliciting bids for the renewal of Cribl Suite software licensing under Request for Bid (RFB) RFB-IS-26200686, identified as opportunity 1082508, on a brand-only basis. This procurement seeks to renew the existing Cribl Suite product subscription to maintain current system capabilities and functionality without interruption to ongoing operations. The State has determined that Cribl Suite is the sole product meeting its operational requirements, and therefore only Cribl Suite products are acceptable; alternative solutions will not be considered. Bidders must submit complete proposals demonstrating their ability to provide the exact brand and product specifications outlined in the solicitation requirements, with pricing submitted in accordance with the evaluation criteria established in the RFB. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to California. Proposals are due by March 18, 2026, with the posting date of March 3, 2026. All submissions must comply with California procurement regulations and any applicable state or local set-aside requirements, and vendors must include all required forms from the Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms document.

The solicitation includes compliance requirements for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) status and may include socioeconomic set-asides or diversity reporting relevant to California's procurement programs for disadvantaged business enterprises, women business enterprises, and minority business enterprises. The renewal nature of this procurement indicates an incumbent relationship exists with a current contractor; however, the specific incumbent vendor name is not disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors must submit a completed CBE Form to establish their business classification and substantiate eligibility claims for preferential procurement consideration. Insurance requirements are mandatory, with bidders required to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate coverage and compliance with the State's risk management standards prior to contract award or commencement of services. The contractor must also comply with comprehensive Information Security & Privacy requirements, including implementation of security controls, encryption standards, incident response procedures, breach notification protocols, and maintenance of liability insurance covering data breaches and cyber incidents. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, though the renewal structure suggests pricing will be based on the incumbent's existing service delivery model.