1083617 software - subscription - disaster recovery

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB) IS-26200753 for a comprehensive software subscription disaster recovery solution designed to protect the state's critical information systems and ensure business continuity across state agencies. The procurement encompasses disaster recovery software licensing, subscription services, implementation, technical support, and Technical Account Management (TAM) services. Vendors must provide an enterprise-grade, scalable disaster recovery platform capable of supporting multiple backup methodologies, rapid recovery capabilities, and continuous data protection across the state's IT environment, with specific focus on meeting defined Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with enterprise-level disaster recovery implementations, appropriate technical certifications, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with California's existing systems and infrastructure. The evaluation criteria will assess vendors' ability to deliver compliant solutions meeting state operational continuity needs, service level agreements, performance standards, and overall value to the state's IT infrastructure investment. The bid submission deadline is April 20, 2026, with the posting date of April 5, 2026, providing interested vendors a 15-day response window. Additional technical specifications, service requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria are contained within the accompanying specification document, ISPR, and Appendix A.

The procurement documentation references Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) listings, indicating that California's diversity and inclusion goals may require qualified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses to participate in or be subcontracted for this opportunity. The RFB documentation acknowledges an incumbent vendor and existing infrastructure, with the new solution expected to replace or augment current disaster recovery capabilities while ensuring compatibility with established systems and technical specifications. The procurement is funded through the state's information technology budget, with pricing structures to be based on the scope of systems to be protected, storage capacity requirements, and selected service tier levels. While specific contract values and award ranges are not detailed in the available summaries, the procurement represents a significant enterprise-level investment in California's disaster recovery and operational resilience infrastructure. The contract will establish terms for software licensing, ongoing maintenance, technical support, and disaster recovery testing and validation services, with the initial contract term subject to potential renewal options for long-term service continuity.