Solutions Government Bids & RFPs

The RFP closes, and proposals are due by 2:00 PM ET on April 9, 2026.

Proposals will be evaluated based on vendor background questionnaire, ability to achieve scope of engagement outcomes, project work plan, vendor privacy and security practices, vendor personnel, use of subcontractors, cost, and requirements.

Vendors must provide information about their background, ability to achieve scope of engagement outcomes, project work plan, privacy and security practices, personnel, use of subcontractors, cost, and how their software meets specific requirements.

During the evaluation process, OPERS may ask vendors to provide access for site visits.

The response deadline for this RFQ is April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM AST. The bid notice states, esponse deadline: 4/6/2026 06:00 PM AST.

The bid notice states, The authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, decide what solutions meet, exceed or are equal to specifications and to waive any technicalities.

Vendors must be qualified and provide a state-issued business license, quote form, general liability insurance, and a state-issued certificate of good standing. The bid notice mentions, quotes from qualified vendors to provide uniform shirts. and lists required attachments such as State issued business license, Quote form, General liability insurance, and State issued certificate of good standing.

The question deadline for this RFQ is April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST. The bid notice states, questions deadline: 4/3/2026 05:00 PM AST.

The deadline to submit applications is May 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM Pacific time. The anticipated contract start date is July 2026.

Payment to the grantee shall be based on the satisfactory completion and delivery of each project deliverable. All deliverables must be submitted prior to the end of the 30-month contract in order to be paid. Payments will be made no more frequent than on a quarterly basis.

Applications will be evaluated and scored based on their response to the information requested in the RFA, including administrative review, applicant background, proposed innovation, cost sheet, and references. The entire procurement process is confidential until the notice of intent to award is issued.

Applicants must have been operational for a minimum of two years, be registered to do business in California, and for Category 1 small grants, must be a community-based organization, nonprofit entity, and/or tribal organization. Applicants must also describe their organization's mission, core activities, structure, and experience with similar projects.

The RFA does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but failure to comply with RFA requirements can lead to disqualification or rejection of an application. For example, unsigned applications may be rejected, and applications with false or misleading statements may be rejected.

An intent to protest letter must be received no later than five (5) working days from the date of the posting of the notice of intent to award. A letter of protest detailing the grounds for the protest must be filed within five (5) working days from the date the commission receives the intent to protest letter.

The total estimated value for this RFA is up to $20,000,****.

The bid notice states that the close datetime for proposals is December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM.