CDPH Centralized Application Branch (CAB) Online - RFP  26-10053

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a qualified vendor to Design, Develop, and Implement a centralized online application system known as the Centralized Application Branch (CAB) Online, with optional post-implementation services. This solicitation, numbered 26-10053 and posted on October 21, 2025, with a response deadline of October 31, 2026, targets the expansion of an existing healthcare facility licensure application platform into a comprehensive SaaS solution built on the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure within CDPH’s secure cloud environment. The scope includes full system development, integration with external systems such as ELMS, creation of change management and training materials, and provision of production support, with all work required to be performed by Key Staff located within the continental United States and offshoring strictly prohibited. The total contract duration is set at 38 months, comprising 26 months for development and stabilization followed by 12 months of maintenance and operations, concurrent with a one-year warranty period. Performance is governed by strict functional and non-functional requirements outlined in Exhibit B, with compliance mandates tied to CDPH’s enterprise standards, including Dataverse architecture, ALM/DevOps practices, and the CSP Security Standard. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal via the State’s eVAQ portal, with mandatory pre-qualification required prior to submission. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including a 35-page narrative response limit that integrates project management, testing, security, and implementation approaches, with only two diagram pages allowed within that total. Exhibits and attachments, including the Deliverables Table and Forms and Templates, must be completed using state-provided templates and follow precise naming conventions. Key personnel must be substantiated with approved certification forms, and subcontractor engagements require prior written approval from CDPH, excluding standard infrastructure vendors. Special requirements include adherence to specific insurance endorsements, compliance with EVAQ pre-qualification, and responsive treatment of Mandatory Optional options that the State may elect to activate post-award. While no explicit contract type or total value is disclosed, the emphasis on detailed technical narratives and managerial capability suggests a trade-off evaluation approach rather than a lowest-price determination. Payment processing will integrate with CDPH’s FisCal, PayIT, and DTM systems, though no remittance or accounting codes are specified. Final system acceptance rests solely with CDPH’s Licensing and Certification Program and IT Services Division, with no physical delivery or logistics requirements applicable