Cyberark conjur enterprise software disaster recovery (DR)

The State of California is seeking bids for a CyberArk Conjur Enterprise Software Disaster Recovery (DR) solution through a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered RFB-IS-26200524-1. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive disaster recovery infrastructure for the CyberArk Conjur Enterprise platform, with specific requirements for backup systems, failover mechanisms, recovery time objectives (RTO), and recovery point objectives (RPO). Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in implementing enterprise secrets management disaster recovery protocols and provide detailed cost proposals covering implementation, licensing, maintenance, and ongoing support. The solicitation requires bidders to address their experience with similar implementations, provide reference clients, and hold relevant technical certifications. The bid submission deadline is January 20, 2026, with the opportunity initially posted on January 5, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' capabilities to deliver robust DR solutions that align with the state's operational needs and technical specifications.

The procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form, indicating potential set-aside opportunities or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Vendors must provide detailed information about their business ownership structure and certification status with approved certifying agencies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly disclosed in the available documents, the procurement suggests a comprehensive enterprise-level software and service engagement. Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with California's procurement standards and any applicable security and data protection requirements. The contract is expected to include a defined term with potential renewal options to ensure continuity of disaster recovery services, though specific contract duration details are not provided in the available documentation.