Decision lens licenses renewal - 1 + 3 YR agmt

The State of California is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200886-1) for the renewal of Decision Lens software licenses under a 1 + 3 year agreement structure with a posting date of April 23, 2026 and a proposal due date of May 7, 2026. This procurement seeks to secure comprehensive licensing for Decision Lens, a portfolio and decision management tool utilized by the state for resource allocation and decision-making processes. Bidders must provide complete quotes covering all licensing fees, maintenance, support, and associated costs for the full contract term, including the initial one-year period and three optional one-year renewal periods at the state's discretion. The deliverables include continuous license availability, software maintenance, technical support, update protocols, and user administration capabilities throughout the contract period. Key requirements encompass compliance with information security and privacy standards, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), implementation of access controls and encryption standards, audit logging, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures. As an incumbent renewal, the current Decision Lens vendor holds an advantage if meeting or exceeding previous service levels. Evaluation criteria focus on vendors meeting the state's technical requirements, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated capability to maintain service continuity without disruption to state operations.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories; however, all vendors must demonstrate compliance with California's comprehensive information security and privacy requirements, including maintenance of cybersecurity insurance and business continuity plans. The current vendor appears to be the incumbent Decision Lens provider, positioning them favorably for renewal consideration. Integration requirements focus on maintaining continuity with the existing Decision Lens platform deployment, with specific quantities, deployment models, and user counts documented in the pricing schedule (Exhibit 6). Vendors must align with the state agency's operational infrastructure and technical environment to ensure seamless transition and uninterrupted service delivery. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, funding derives from the procuring agency's operational budget allocated to software licensing and portfolio management capabilities. The multi-year option structure provides cost certainty and administrative efficiency for the renewal periods beyond the initial one-year commitment.