O261510, 556-27002 /redhatrenewal/snsirm-20213

The State of California is requesting bids for Red Hat Enterprise Linux software renewal and support services under contract O261510, 556-27002 / SNSIRM-20213, with proposals due June 11, 2026. This is a renewal procurement operating through the statewide SNSIRM (Software and Services Information Resource Management) cooperative purchasing program.

California's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) requirements apply; bidders must submit CBE certification documentation as part of proposal qualification. Small business preferences and disabled veteran-owned enterprise set-asides are in effect per state procurement regulations.

The scope covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions across multiple product editions and support service tiers, serving state agencies statewide. The contract encompasses licensing, software updates, patches, and technical support tiered by support level. Pricing is structured on a per-unit or annual subscription basis aligned with Red Hat's standard commercial schedules, adjusted for volume licensing and state procurement discounts. Multi-year commitment options with renewal provisions are available; the contract term includes an initial period with renewal options to allow cost certainty and budget planning across multiple fiscal years.

Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, technical expertise in Red Hat platform management, and capacity to deploy across multiple agency locations. All proposals must include a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required coverage as detailed in contract documentation. Evaluation emphasizes cost-effectiveness and total cost of ownership. Bids must comply with all mandatory certifications and required documentation specified in the RFB.