1082714 - Venafi Renewal FY 26-27

The State of California is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200660-1) for the renewal of Venafi software licensing and support services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This procurement seeks to renew the state's certificate lifecycle management and machine identity management platform, which is critical to California's infrastructure security operations. The deliverables include software licenses, maintenance and support services, and access to Venafi's enterprise platform for managing digital certificates across the state's infrastructure. Key objectives focus on maintaining continuity of certificate and machine identity management capabilities while potentially incorporating updated pricing and service enhancements. Bidders must meet technical requirements and compliance standards necessary for service delivery and must submit proposals by the March 12, 2026 deadline. The contract term covers the two fiscal years 2026-2027, with potential renewal or extension options available based on performance and continued operational need. Evaluation criteria include pricing structure, service quality, technical capability, and alignment with current state operational requirements and technology standards.

This procurement includes provisions for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation, and respondents must submit a CBE Form (Exhibit 6) as part of the bidding process to demonstrate eligibility for any set-aside requirements or CBE participation goals under California's diversity and inclusion procurement regulations. Vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate coverage and risk management protection throughout the contract performance period, with specific coverage types and liability limits detailed in the insurance requirements. The state has documented incumbent vendor information and the current service environment to provide bidders with context regarding existing implementation baselines. Funding for this contract is sourced through California's state budget allocations for information technology security and infrastructure management. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract structure allows the state to maintain enterprise-level certificate management capabilities and suggests a significant investment in security infrastructure renewal.