RFQ5-3300 Entrust Standard Workforce Bundle

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 5-3300 seeking proposals for an Entrust Standard Workforce Bundle with Platinum Support, targeting 906,152 users within the public education system. The procurement is specifically for software licensing and support services, with a contract term of up to one year. Quotes must be electronically submitted to Procurement@CalSTRS.com by September 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Respondents are required to be legal business entities authorized to do business in California and must be authorized Entrust partners or resellers. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified qualifications, with evaluation criteria including price, DVBE participation, and compliance with required documentation. Key deliverables include the Standard Workforce Bundle implementation, Platinum Support services, and full integration with existing CalSTRS technological infrastructure.

The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with potential incentive points awarded for DVBE involvement. Eligible respondents must complete various mandatory attachments, including certifications related to the Darfur Contracting Act and Iran Contracting Act, and provide comprehensive business credentials. The successful vendor will be required to register in CalSTRS' Supplier Self-Service Portal and adhere to specific state contracting regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the scale of 906,152 users suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement targets specific California jurisdictions including Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP, indicating a broader regional implementation of the workforce bundle. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state requirements, and the ability to support a large-scale educational technology deployment.