CalOptima Health is soliciting bids from authorized resellers for Palo Alto Networks renewal. Bids are due July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to have an initial duration of 3 years with options to renew. Bids must be submitted electronically via CalOptima Health's online solicitation portal. Paper, faxed, or emailed bids will not be considered. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Protests must be filed in writing to the designated point of contact by specific deadlines. All bids become the property of CalOptima Health and are subject to the California Public Records Act.
Bid due date and time is July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Payment will be made after CalOptima Health's acceptance of goods and receipt of a complete invoice for the period or project. Partial payments may be made according to the schedule in the scope of work. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears.
Award, if made, will be to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest price or prices.
Prior to awarding a contract, CalOptima Health will make a determination of a bidder's responsibility based on submitted information, references, background investigations, and their own knowledge of the bidder. They may consider integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance, and financial/technical resources.
Violation by a bidder or their representative of communication rules may result in rejection of the bid, being found nonresponsible, barred from future procurements, and subject to other legal penalties.
Protests relating to the content of the solicitation or an addendum must be filed within five business days after the date CalOptima Health releases the solicitation or addendum. Protests relating to notice of nonresponsiveness must be filed within three business days after CalOptima Health issues such notice. Protests relating to the intent to award must be filed within five business days following CalOptima Health's announcement of the awarded bidder.
Bidders may be disqualified if they violate communication rules, have a prohibited prior work relationship with CalOptima Health, or fail to comply with IFB requirements or evidence of unfair bid practices.