27000354-software - renewal - hacknotice (brand only)

The State of California is requesting bids for renewal of HackNotice (Brand Only) software licensing under RFB-IS-27200002, with bids due July 15, 2026.

The solicitation requires submission of a completed CBE (Certified Business Enterprise) Form, indicating that California's diversity and inclusion procurement standards apply to this renewal. A Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate coverage is a mandatory prerequisite for contract award and performance.

The scope is software licensing and support services for the HackNotice brand-only product. The vendor must comply with mandatory information security and privacy requirements including data protection, access controls, encryption protocols, system monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response procedures, audit logging, and regular security assessments. The vendor bears responsibility for demonstrating compliance through documentation, certifications, and third-party assessments as required by the state. Security and privacy provisions are non-negotiable contract terms; failure to maintain required standards may constitute grounds for contract termination or remediation action.

All required purchasing forms specified in Appendix A must be completed and submitted with proposals. Bidders should review the full RFB document, technical specifications, general terms and conditions, and all attachments to ensure understanding of bid submission requirements and contract performance expectations.