O261854, 556-26076 /urgent-nutanixrenewal/snsirm-20213

The State of California is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for an urgent Nutanix renewal contract designated as O261854, 556-26076/SNSIRM-20213. This procurement seeks Nutanix software licensing and support services to address immediate infrastructure renewal requirements for the state's information systems. The solicitation requires qualified vendors to provide Nutanix platform renewal solutions, including software licensing and comprehensive support services to maintain the state's existing infrastructure. Bidders must submit responses by the May 29, 2026 deadline to be considered for award. The contract term and any renewal options will be established through negotiation between the state and the successful bidder. Pricing terms, payment structures, and specific funding allocations will be determined through the competitive bidding process based on proposed solutions and service levels. Interested vendors should review the detailed technical specifications and requirements outlined in the complete RFB documentation (RFB-IS-26200972-1.pdf).

This procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders are required to complete the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx) as part of the bid package submission to verify business status and eligibility. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with California's certified business enterprise program requirements, and CBE certification status may be considered in the evaluation criteria or award process. All bidders must submit a Certificate of Insurance prior to contract award to demonstrate adequate coverage across general liability, workers' compensation, and other required insurance types as specified by the contracting agency. The specific insurance coverage amounts, acceptable insurance providers, and other detailed compliance requirements are outlined in the supporting documentation. Funding for this renewal will be allocated through California's information systems budget, with final contract value dependent on the successful bidder's proposed pricing and the scope of Nutanix solutions and support services negotiated during the award process.