41159S computer - server - HPE proliant DL380 G12

The State of California is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) RFB-IS-26200648 for the procurement of HPE ProLiant DL380 G12 servers, with a posting date of February 25, 2026, and a bid due date of March 12, 2026. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply enterprise-class servers to support state information technology infrastructure needs across multiple state agencies. The HPE ProLiant DL380 G12 servers must meet specified technical requirements including processor configurations, memory options, storage capabilities, and networking components as outlined in the bid specifications. Vendors responding to this solicitation must demonstrate capacity to deliver equipment within specified timeframes and provide warranty, support, and maintenance services as detailed in the procurement documents. The evaluation criteria will assess vendor qualifications, pricing competitiveness, and experience with large-scale government deployments. Pricing will be evaluated on a unit cost basis, with potential volume discounts or tiered pricing structures available to optimize cost efficiency for state government. Selected vendors must comply with state procurement regulations and sustainability requirements.

This procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) designation, which restricts eligibility to vendors meeting California's established CBE requirements and standards. The RFB-IS-26200648 CBE listing document serves as a reference tool for identifying certified business enterprises qualified to participate in this procurement opportunity, and vendor certifications must be verified prior to bid evaluation and award selection. The total contract value will be dependent on aggregate quantities ordered across participating state agencies, with the potential for multiple vendor awards to support ongoing state IT infrastructure needs. While specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are not identified in the available documentation, the procurement may require integration with existing state IT infrastructure and technology systems. Award determinations will be made based on evaluation factors outlined in the bid documents, with selected vendors entering into supply agreements to furnish the requested HPE ProLiant DL380 G12 server hardware.