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CDPH Centralized Application Branch (CAB) Online - RFP 25-10042

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0000037035State & Local

Response Deadline10/31/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with the California Department of Technology, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Centralized Application Branch (CAB) Online solution under solicitation number 25-10042, with a subsequent amendment numbered 26-10053. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to deliver a comprehensive online licensing application system that expands electronic submission capabilities to 33 additional healthcare facility types. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency by streamlining application processing and reducing correction cycle times by 50%, aligning with California’s Future of Public Health Initiative. The contract term covers an initial period of 38 months, including 26 months for design, development, and implementation (DD&I) and 12 months for maintenance and operations (M&O), with options to extend up to a total of 86 months. The solicitation uses a traditional RFP process with a detailed evaluation structure that equally weights technical qualifications and cost factors at 50% each. The non-cost evaluation includes rigorous pass/fail administrative and qualification requirements and scored sub-factors assessing bidder experience, key staff qualifications, references, and compliance with the mandatory functional and non-functional system requirements. Bidders must demonstrate mandatory experience through detailed qualification and reference forms for key roles such as Solutions Architect, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst, Lead Database Administrator, Security Analyst, and others, each requiring evidence of relevant public sector and large-scale IT project experience. The scope of work is elaborated in an extensive Statement of Work (SOW) that details project phases from initiation through stabilization and maintenance, with specific deliverables including project management plans, change management plans, testing artifacts, and system documentation governed by acceptance criteria tied to functional requirements. Financial proposals are submitted separately in structured cost worksheets that encompass DD&I deliverables, M&O costs, unanticipated labor, and mandatory optional services. The contract incorporates stringent confidentiality provisions, insurance requirements, and compliance with state labor and socioeconomic participation mandates, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goals and the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA), where applicable. Submission protocols involve electronic delivery through a secure SharePoint platform, with strict formatting and content rules designed to ensure fairness and completeness, culminating in a best-value trade-off award that balances technical merit against cost.

General Info

California seeks contractor for 38-month CAB online licensing system expanding electronic submissions to 33 healthcare types.

Agency

California Department of Public HealthView Agency

NAICS

541519 - Other Computer Related ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Sacramento, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(73)

Summary of Changes for Solicitation 26-10053 Addendum 1

PDF•2 pages•summary-of-changes

CDPH CAB Online RFP Amendment 1 Project List of Documents 12.29.2025

DOCX•2 pages•amendment

RFP 25-10042 Confidentiality Statement Attachment

PDF•2 pages•confidentiality-statement

3.0 Attachments - Part 2_26-10053_A2 12.29.2025.zip

ZIP

Attachment 12 - Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification

PDF•certification-form

Attachment 14 - Bidder Qualifications Form Instructions

PDF•instructions

CDPH CAB Online RFP Amendment 1 26-10053

DOCX•2 pages•amendment

Attachment 17.11 Solutions Architect Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.7 Lead Business Analyst Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

CDPH CAB Online Project List of Documents 10.21.2025

DOCX•2 pages•other

RFP 26-10053 A1 CDT STP Request For Proposal

PDF•94 pages•rfp

RFP 25-10042 Organizational Change Management Lead Reference Form

PDF•2 pages•reference-form

3.0 Attachments - Part 2_26-10053_A1 12.29.2025.zip

ZIP

Attachment 17.12 Solutions Architect Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.25 Organizational Change Management Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

2.0 Exhibits - Part 2_26_10053_A1_12.29.2025.zip

ZIP

Attachment 17.28 Communications Lead Reference Form

PDF•2 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.14 System Configuration and Integration Lead Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

RFP 25-10042 Lead Database Administrator Reference Form

PDF•2 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.15 Lead Database Administrator Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.30 Developer Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 22 - Glossary of Terms

PDF•glossary

CDPH CAB Online Question and Answer Log #1 Solicitation No. 26-10053

XLSX•2 pages•q-and-a

RFP 25-10042 Responsibility Certification Attachment

PDF•1 page•responsibility-certification

Attachment 17.18 Release Management Lead Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.23 Engagement Manager Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.1 Project Manager Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.3 Scrum Master Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 20 Template for Question Submittal - RFP 25-10042

PDF•2 pages•q-and-a

Attachment 17.27 Communications Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

RFP 26-10053 A1 CDT STP Request For Proposal

PDF•94 pages•rfp

Attachment 17.20 Lead Security Analyst Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 3: Follow-On Disclosure for Consulting Services

PDF•2 pages•contract-disclosure

Attachment 17.31 Quality Assurance Tester Qualifications Form

PDF•3 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.8 Lead Business Analyst Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.29 Developer Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.17 Release Management Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

RFP 25-10042 CDPH CAB Online Project Part 1 Bidder Instructions

PDF•93 pages•rfp

RFP 25-10042 Cover Letter Attachment

PDF•2 pages•cover-letter

Attachment 17.10 Quality Assurance Testing Lead Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

RFP 25-10042 Intent to Bid Form

PDF•2 pages•intent-to-bid

Attachment 17.2 Project Manager Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

EXHIBIT D Cost Worksheets for RFP CAB Online 25-10042

XLSX•11 pages•cost-worksheets

Attachment 17.32 Quality Assurance Tester Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.6 Lead Developer Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

RFP 25-10042 Exhibit D Deliverables Table

PDF•1 page•sow

Attachment 17.21 Solution Operations Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

RFP 25-10042 Attachment 6 Response to Administrative Requirements

PDF•2 pages•response-to-administrative-requirements

EXHIBIT B Requirements RFP CAB Online 25-10042 10.21.2025

XLSX•78 pages•sow

Attachment 17.9 Quality Assurance Testing Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•4 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.19 Lead Security Analyst Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

Attachment 17.4 Scrum Master Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

RFP 25-10042 Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

PDF•1 page•sow

RFP 25-10042 Workers' Compensation Certification Attachment

PDF•1 page•attachment

Attachment 7: Bidder Declaration GSPD 05-105 for RFP 25-10042

PDF•1 page•bidder-declaration

Attachment 17.24 Engagement Manager Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•reference-form

Attachment 17.13 System Configuration and Integration Lead Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

RFP 25-10042 Key Staff Qualifications Form Instructions

PDF•2 pages•instructions

RFP 25-10042 Exhibit C: Cost Worksheets

PDF•1 page•cost-worksheets

EXHIBIT D Deliverables Table for RFP CAB Online 25-10042

XLSX•40 pages•deliverables-table

Attachment 17.5 Lead Developer Qualifications Form

PDF•5 pages•qualifications-form

Exhibit E: Forms and Templates for Contract Deliverables

PDF•6 pages•forms-and-templates

Attachment 11 - Bidding Preferences and Incentives

PDF•3 pages•bidding-preferences

Attachment 17.22 Solution Operations Lead Reference Form

PDF•2 pages•reference-form

Attachment 21 - Solicitation Submission Checklist

PDF•3 pages•checklist

Attachment 18 Narrative Response for RFP 25-10042

PDF•3 pages•narrative-response

Attachment 15 - Bidder Qualifications Form

PDF•7 pages•bidder-qualifications-form

RFP 25-10042 CDPH CAB Online Project Statement of Work

PDF•145 pages•sow

RFP 25-10042 Bidders' Library Attachment

PDF•1 page•other

Attachment 16 - Bidder Reference Form

PDF•3 pages•bidder-reference-form

RFP 25-10042 TACPA Preference Request Forms

PDF•1 page•attachment

RFP 25-10042 Attachment 10 DVBE Declarations

PDF•1 page•other

RFP 25-10042 Solicitation Forms Attachment

PDF•1 page•rfp

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 21

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 31

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/31/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 3 months

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Department of Public Health

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California Department of Public Health

View Agency Profile

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kerry Jones

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This solicitation follows a traditional RFP approach to determine the most qualified bidder to Design, Develop, and Implement (DD&I) the Centralized Application Branch (CAB) Online solution and maintenance, and optional post-implementation services.