IFB A261018182 - NG 9-1-1 Project Management Services

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is requesting bids for six full-time consultant resources to provide project management services for the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) initiative under IFB A261018182, with final bids due August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT and a notice of intent to award on August 21, 2026. Notice of intent to bid is due August 4, 2026.

A Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been exempted; however, a DVBE incentive of one to five percent is available for certified DVBE bidders or non-DVBE bidders committing to DVBE subcontractor participation at one percent or more of the bid value. Small business preferences of five percent and Non-Small Business Subcontractor preferences are available if qualifications are met. The total amount of preferences and incentives cannot exceed 15 percent of the lowest net bid amount or $100,000, whichever is less.

Bidders must submit responses electronically via email to ITContracts@CalOES.ca.gov in a specified format, including completed mandatory and scored attachments addressing technical capabilities, experience, cost, and mandatory requirements. Award will be made on a "Value Effective" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the highest score, including all applicable preference and incentive calculations. Bidders must comply with all California procurement regulations, including tax delinquency verification, nondiscrimination requirements, and disclosure of any Generative Artificial Intelligence use that materially impacts contract performance. The contract term and renewal options are specified in the Sample Agreement (Attachment 9). A public cost opening is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT. All bids become public documents upon opening.