O262043, 484-26532/ HO-484-O3B101-74211

The State of California issued Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200979) under contract opportunity O262043, 484-26532/HO-484-O3B101-74211 for information systems procurement. This solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide specified information technology products and services to meet state requirements. The procurement was posted on May 18, 2026, with a bid due date of June 3, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed bids by the specified deadline, with contract award anticipated following the bid opening and evaluation process. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all stated requirements, with pricing to be submitted according to the bid schedule provided and all costs fully loaded to include labor, materials, overhead, and profit. Vendors are required to complete and submit all designated forms as part of their proposal packages, including mandatory purchasing forms detailed in Appendix A, with compliance with these requirements being mandatory for bid acceptance. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with California procurement regulations, insurance requirements, and any applicable prevailing wage obligations, with evaluation criteria and specific performance standards established within the technical specifications document.

The procurement may include set-asides for small business, disadvantaged business enterprises, or other designated categories as required by California law. Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification status and eligibility verification are required for contractors bidding on this opportunity, with documentation supporting CBE compliance essential for qualification on set-aside portions or to demonstrate compliance with established CBE participation goals. All bidders must meet California's certified business enterprise requirements, which typically include ownership, control, and operational standards for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. The technical specifications document establishes the contract term, renewal or extension options, insurance requirements, bonding provisions, quality assurance standards, and compliance certifications necessary for proposal preparation. Funding for this procurement is provided through designated state budget authority, with specific award values or budget ranges to be determined through the bid evaluation process based on responsive and compliant submissions meeting the established technical and pricing criteria.