Snowflake cloud data subscription services - brand specific

The State of California is soliciting bids for Snowflake Cloud Data Subscription Services on a brand-specific basis through Request for Bids (RFB) RFB-IS-26200792-1. This procurement seeks to establish a contract for cloud data platform subscription services to support the state's data infrastructure, data management, and analytics capabilities. The deliverables include Snowflake subscription tiers with specified data storage capacity and compute resources tailored to meet the state's analytical and operational requirements. Bidders must submit detailed proposals that include per-unit pricing for subscription services, all associated licensing fees, support costs, and applicable service level agreements, along with documentation regarding vendor qualifications, system security compliance, data protection measures, and customer support availability. The solicitation requires bidders to provide transparent pricing structures, implementation timelines, and service delivery commitments demonstrating capability to meet the state's data processing and storage requirements. The procurement notice was posted on April 6, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of April 23, 2026. The initial contract term includes subscription periods with renewal options to ensure continued access to cloud data services and support.

This procurement includes set-aside or preference opportunities for qualified vendors meeting specific criteria, with the State of California utilizing a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form to verify bidder eligibility and certification status for any applicable set-aside portions of the contract. The CBE designation supports the state's goals for diverse supplier participation and equitable business opportunity distribution in technology services procurement. Bidders must provide detailed information regarding their business classification, ownership structure, and certification status as part of their proposal submissions. The procurement is funded through the state's general budget allocation for technology infrastructure and cloud services. While specific award values and budget ranges are not detailed in the available solicitation documents, the contract represents a significant technology services investment supporting California's statewide data infrastructure needs.