The California Franchise Tax Board is procuring renewal and expansion of its Genesys contact‑center platform through an Invitation for Bid. The award will provide annual software subscription licences for a suite of Genesys products (Framework, Voice Platform, Workforce Management, reporting, Qfiniti, Mindful‑Callback) and up to 100 hours of professional application‑support services capped at $20,000. The contractor must deliver 24 × 7 remote support, meet strict response‑time SLAs, produce a formal support‑plan, and comply with a range of state‑mandated certifications (WCAG 2.1, security, background‑check, etc.).
• Scope: software licence renewal/add‑on + 24 × 7 support + ≤ 100 hrs professional services.
• Term: July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 (one‑year, renewable).
• Evaluation: lowest net cost after applying any small‑business/DVBE preferences; mandatory consultant qualifications (≥ 10 years experience, specific Genesys certifications).