Red Hat License Renewal - Brand Specific

The State of California is soliciting bids under Request for Bids RFB-IS-27200301 for a brand-specific renewal of Red Hat software licenses and related support, with bids due November 18, 2026. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit 6, a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form that demonstrates CBE status as part of the bid package.

The renewal maintains Red Hat licenses currently in use across state agencies. Appendix A covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenStack Platform, and associated support and subscription services, with unit costs, support tiers, and volume-based discounts tied to annual commitment volumes and multi-year terms. Cost proposals are required on a per-unit or annual basis, depending on the licensing model. The RFB sets the contract term and any state renewal options. Funding comes from the state's IT operations budget.

The RFB establishes evaluation to identify the most responsive and responsible bidder capable of meeting the state's licensing and support requirements throughout the contract period. The attachments are Exhibit 6 (CBE Form), Appendix A (pricing and licensing terms), and RFB-IS-27200301.pdf, all posted November 1, 2026.