Facial recognition system - mandatory job walk (see page 19)

The State of California is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200798-1) for the acquisition and implementation of a Facial Recognition System. This procurement involves the installation, integration, and deployment of facial recognition technology with associated technical specifications and performance standards that must be met for bid compliance. The solicitation requires prospective bidders to attend a mandatory job walk site visit to evaluate project scope and existing site conditions before submitting proposals. Key deliverables include system installation, integration capabilities, and operational deployment of the facial recognition technology in accordance with detailed technical specifications outlined in the specifications document and Appendix A. Bidders must review all technical requirements and performance standards, participate in the mandatory site inspection, and demonstrate full compliance with stated specifications to be considered for award. The bid due date is April 27, 2026, with the mandatory job walk inspection detailed on page 19 of the primary solicitation materials.

The procurement includes participation requirements for Certified Business Enterprises (CBE), as evidenced by the required Exhibit 6 CBE Form submission, which may reflect California's set-aside provisions for qualified small businesses or disadvantaged vendors in accordance with state guidelines. All prospective bidders must execute the Job Walk Liability Waiver and Release form prior to attending the mandatory site visit, which serves as a prerequisite for bid eligibility and establishes the legal framework protecting the contracting jurisdiction from liability claims arising from participant injuries during the inspection. The solicitation documents do not disclose specific incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or explicit budget allocations and award value ranges in the available summaries, though these details are referenced as being contained within the primary RFB document and main solicitation materials. Interested parties should obtain complete solicitation documents to identify specific funding sources, contract term details, renewal options, and precise award value information.