Hardware - mobile computer - brand only

The State of California issued Request for Bid (RFB) RFB-IS-26200855 on April 16, 2026, for the procurement of mobile computer hardware on a brand-only basis, with bids due by April 24, 2026. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply mobile computing devices that meet specified technical requirements outlined in the T-SPEC documentation. The procurement is structured as a brand-specific hardware acquisition, limiting eligible products to specified manufacturers or product lines to ensure compatibility with existing state systems and infrastructure while maintaining standardized technology across departments. Vendors must submit bids in accordance with state procurement procedures and complete all required purchasing forms contained in Appendix A, with evaluation based on price competitiveness, equipment specifications compliance, delivery timelines, and vendor qualifications. The bid process includes standard procurement procedures for equipment acquisition with provisions for multiple awards, volume pricing considerations, and contract terms potentially extending beyond initial delivery. All prospective vendors participating in this competitive bidding process must provide administrative and compliance documentation to demonstrate eligibility, responsibility, and capability to provide the requested mobile computer hardware.

This procurement opportunity is available through the California Unified Program (CUP), a cooperative purchasing consortium that aggregates state and local government demand to facilitate hardware acquisitions for California state agencies, local governments, and other eligible public entities. Vendors seeking to compete on or claim credit for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation in this mobile computer hardware procurement must submit the mandatory CBE certification form (Exhibit 6) to substantiate their claimed minority, women-owned, or disadvantaged business status, which may be required as part of the contract award process to ensure compliance with California's diversity and small business contracting goals. The cooperative purchasing structure enables CUP to achieve competitive pricing terms through volume aggregation across multiple state and local entities while maintaining compliance with public procurement regulations, thereby reducing procurement cycle time and administrative burden for individual agencies. The solicitation does not identify specific incumbent vendors or current contractors in the provided documentation. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, though pricing terms and volume discounts will be determined through the bidding process based on the state's anticipated quantities and operational needs.