27000105-software - renewal - red HAT (brand only)

The State of California is requesting bids for the renewal of Red Hat software licenses on a brand-only basis under solicitation 27000105-SOFTWARE, with bids due June 26, 2026. This is a sole-source renewal restricted to authorized Red Hat resellers and partners capable of providing genuine Red Hat products and warranty services.

The scope covers Red Hat software license renewal and associated support services. Bidders must submit competitive pricing for the renewal period, with potential renewal options to extend the service agreement beyond the initial contract term. The contract maintains the existing vendor relationship while allowing competitive pricing evaluation.

Bidders must complete mandatory State of California forms including the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6), Certificate of Insurance (Attachment B), and Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms. Contractors must comply with comprehensive information security and privacy requirements (Exhibit 7) covering data protection, access controls, encryption standards, audit logging, incident response procedures, and compliance with federal and state privacy regulations. Security obligations include documented security policies, regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, employee training, background checks, third-party audits, security incident notification, and data breach reporting.

Funding is sourced from California state budget allocations designated for software licensing and IT infrastructure maintenance. The procurement represents the state's commitment to maintaining continuity of its Red Hat environment while ensuring cost-effectiveness through competitive bidding.