RFQ 10835000-2 Software Solution for Robotic Processing Tool

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 10835000-2 seeking pricing quotes for a Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software solution designed to streamline the hiring screening process. The specific deliverables include two new Digital Worker Licenses, two new Production Support packages, one renewal Digital Worker License, one renewal Production Support package, and one Knowledge Support-Bronze subscription advisory service. The contract period runs from February 15, 2026 through February 14, 2027, with delivery required within 15 calendar days after receipt of order. The RFQ was released on February 5, 2026, with responses due on February 11, 2026 by 2:00 p.m., submitted via email to Robin Adams at CDCR's Enterprise Information Services IT Contracts Acquisitions Unit in Rancho Cordova, California. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest overall bid price for all line items combined. Respondents must provide all-inclusive pricing with freight prepaid and shipping costs incorporated into the quote; advanced payment is prohibited except for software subscription maintenance and support limited to one year maximum. All equipment and software must be new and in current production, with used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models not acceptable.

The procurement includes preferences for certified Small Businesses (5% preference), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (variable incentive based on participation percentage), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) qualified businesses. Respondents must be headquartered and conducting business within the United States only, with foreign and international firms prohibited from responding. Bidders must comply with mandatory documentation requirements including the Bidder Declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification (for contracts exceeding $100,000), Iran Contracting Act Verification (for contracts of $1,000,000 or more), Postconsumer Recycled Content Certification, Payee Data Record, and DVBE declarations where applicable. Subcontracting is limited to 40% of the contract value unless justified by written explanation. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the RFQ materials, nor are incumbent vendors or previous contractors identified. The CDCR reserves the right to reject any or all quotes received and makes no commitment to award an agreement based on this solicitation.