10835000-1 - Software Licenses - Robotic Process Automation

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Enterprise Information Services Office of the Chief Information Officer has issued Request for Quote #10835000-1 to procure software licenses and services for Blue Prism robotic process automation (RPA) tools. The procurement seeks Digital Worker Licenses (2 new and 1 renewal), Production Support packages (2 new and 1 renewal), and Knowledge Support Bronze advisory subscription services for the contract period of February 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027. The RPA software will automate the transfer of applications from Cal Careers to HRTS (successFactors), thereby streamlining the hiring screening process for CDCR operations. All deliverables must be provided with all-inclusive pricing with freight prepaid by the contractor, and delivery is required within 15 calendar days after receipt of order to the specified address in Rancho Cordova, California. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with the State reserving the right to award all items or individual line items. The submission deadline is February 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with quotes to be submitted via email to Robin Adams, Information Technology Specialist I, at robin.adams@cdcr.ca.gov. The RFQ is open only to firms headquartered and conducting business within the United States; foreign and international firms are not permitted to respond.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for certified small businesses and a 5% preference for non-small businesses claiming 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. Additionally, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive ranging from 1% to 5% is available based on the level of certified DVBE participation in the contract. Subcontracting shall not exceed 40% of the contract value without written explanation. No incumbent vendor has been identified in the procurement documents, and mandatory documentation includes a completed RFQ form with seller's permit information, line-item cost worksheet, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Payee Data Record (STD 204), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Postconsumer Recycled Content Certification. Advanced payment is prohibited except for software subscription maintenance and support services, which are limited to a maximum of one year. The specific contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available procurement materials; potential bidders should contact Robin Adams at Robin.Adams@cdcr.ca.gov for additional details regarding pricing specifications and other contract terms.