IFB 24-003 Search Warrant Builder

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24-003 for 37 annual Search Warrant Builder Pro licenses to be utilized by their Law Enforcement Division (LED). The procurement seeks software licenses that will provide county-specific letterheads, templates, and court orders for search warrants, with comprehensive access to data for over 780 social media platforms and online services. Technical requirements include 24/7 system accessibility across desktop, laptop, and mobile devices, with capabilities to print or export warrants to Word/PDF formats, customer/technical support, and free online training materials. Key submission deadlines include written questions due by January 28, 2025, and final bid submissions due by February 4, 2025, with the anticipated contract start date of March 11, 2025. The initial contract term will run from March 11, 2025, through March 10, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional years, subject to funding availability and approval by the California Department of General Services and DCC.

The solicitation includes specific insurance requirements for potential contractors, including $1 million in Commercial General Liability Insurance, $1 million in Automobile Liability Insurance, $1 million in Workers Compensation Insurance, and $2 million in Fidelity Bond/Crime Insurance. While a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal was originally referenced, the requirements have been waived for this proposal. Required bid documentation includes cost proposal, certification clauses, contractor status form, DVBE declarations, bidder declaration, commercially useful function documentation, recycling certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, California Civil Rights Laws attachment, a minimum of two references, business license, proof of good standing, and small business certification if applicable. Bidders must complete a comprehensive cost worksheet detailing unit costs for 37 annual licenses across a potential three-year contract period, with all pricing to include shipping and handling costs. The procurement is open to businesses capable of meeting the technical specifications and insurance requirements, with no specific restrictions on business size or type beyond standard state contracting qualifications.