23ALSB-727C

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 23ALSB-727C to procure live scan fingerprint services for California resident applicants for insurance agent, broker, bail agent, insurance adjuster, and other individual insurance licenses. CDI intends to award a single contract for an initial term of 24 months, with options to extend for up to two additional 24-month terms, for a total potential contract length of 6 years. The successful bidder must provide live scan fingerprint services at locations near license examination sites throughout California and electronically transmit fingerprint impressions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) daily. Bidders must have DOJ-certified fingerprint technicians and equipment. Pricing will be based on the sum of the DOJ fee, FBI fee, and the contractor's fingerprint rolling fee, which will be collected from applicants. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid that meets all IFB requirements. The deadline for written questions is October 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST, and the final date for proposal submission is October 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The estimated volume is up to 11,318 California license applicants who are required to be fingerprinted per year, or more depending on the vendor's live scan locations throughout California. The IFB does not include any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges.