RFQ DTS 24-214 - Digital Experience Platform

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #DTS 24-214 for an annual subscription to the Sitecore Experience Platform (xp3), seeking a three-year digital experience platform software procurement. The RFQ covers IT goods and services valued between $100,000.01 and $1,000,000.00, with each annual subscription term running from 5/9/25 through 5/8/28. Critical procurement dates include the RFQ release on April 18, 2025, with vendor questions due by April 23, 2025, DWR's responses to questions by April 25, 2025, and final quotation submissions due on May 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure form. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with administrative requirements, technological capabilities of the proposed solution, and alignment with state procurement guidelines. Vendors must demonstrate ability to provide a robust digital experience platform that meets the state's technological and operational needs.

The procurement offers preferences for California-certified small businesses, with a 5% bid evaluation preference, and includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) with varying incentive percentages based on participation levels. Bidders must comply with California Civil Rights Laws and provide evidence of commercially useful function (CUF) for certified small business contractors. Subcontractor participation and reporting requirements are integral to the procurement process. The RFQ includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran enterprise participation, potentially limiting or providing advantages to certain types of organizations. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement's value is bounded between $100,000.01 and $1,000,000.00, suggesting a significant investment in digital platform technology. Prospective vendors should carefully review all administrative attachments and ensure complete compliance with California's detailed procurement regulations and certification requirements.