Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking quotes to renew its Academic Select Plus software licenses and Windows Server Core (Core ALn & ALng SA 2L) server‑license bundles. The solicitation calls for 696 units of each item across three consecutive one‑year license terms (2026‑2027, 2027‑2028, 2028‑2029). Vendors must be U.S.‑based, possess a valid California seller’s permit, and provide new, current‑model software. All required forms (E‑Procurement Form 4004(C), seller’s permit, bidder declaration, DVBE declaration, recycled‑content certification, payee data record, etc.) must be submitted with the bid via email. The award may be made on an “all‑or‑none” or individual line‑item basis, with the lowest responsive bidder receiving the contract.
• Quantity: 696 licenses per line‑item, three yearly terms (total 2,088 licenses).
• Scope: Renewal of Academic Select Plus software and Windows Server Core licenses – pure goods, no services.
• Mandatory compliance: California seller’s permit, DVBE/DVBE certification, post‑consumer recycled‑content certification, GenAI disclosure, subcontracting ≤ 40 % unless justified.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder; small‑business and DVBE preferences apply.
• Submission: Email bid and completed Form 4004(C) to Robin Adams by 2:00 PM on 06/04/2026.