409812 - software - renewal -sonarqube brand only

The State of California is soliciting quotations through Request for Quotation (RFQ) RQN-IS-26200877 for the renewal of SonarQube Brand software licensing, a code quality and security analysis solution. This is a renewal procurement intended to maintain the state's current SonarQube software licensing, including all associated maintenance, updates, and technical support services. The solicitation was posted on April 20, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026. Prospective vendors must submit pricing for continued software licensing on a renewal basis, structured according to the state's renewal requirements. Bidders are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate liability coverage and financial protection for contract performance, either with their proposal or upon contract award as specified in the solicitation. Additionally, vendors must complete and submit all required purchasing forms as outlined in Appendix A and provide any mandatory certifications or documentation as specified in the procurement documents.

Participation in this procurement requires vendors to meet California's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) requirements, with bidders obligated to complete and submit the CBE Form as part of their bid package to demonstrate certification status and eligibility. The incumbent vendor or authorized SonarQube reseller may hold advantages in maintaining service continuity given the established relationship with the platform and its integration into the state's development and quality assurance operations. While specific award values and budget ranges are not detailed in the available RFQ documentation, funding is anticipated to derive from the requesting agency's technology budget. The renewal contract term will cover continued SonarQube software access and support services, with evaluation and award anticipated to follow standard state procurement timelines following the April 30, 2026 response deadline.