*CERTIFIED SB ONLY* 33050751 - Pure Storage Warranty Renewal

The California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI) has issued Request for Quote 33050751 for a Pure Storage Warranty Renewal. This procurement is specifically set aside for California certified Small Businesses (SB) and is limited to participants holding this certification. The scope of work involves providing warranty services for 72 units of FA-X20R2-9.6TB evergreen forever subscriptions, with a performance term of 36 months starting October 9, 2026, and ending October 8, 2029. Award decisions will be based on best value, requiring quotes to include pricing, applicable sales tax, offered discounts, and a minimum quote validity of 30 days. Contractors must adhere to strict security and compliance standards, including the SIMM 5300 principle of Least Privilege and the California Public Contract Code Section 12100. Mandatory requirements include conducting thorough background checks for all staff, ensuring annual information privacy and security awareness training, and signing confidentiality agreements. Submissions must be on company letterhead and include various certifications, such as the Bidder Declaration, Federal Debarment certification, and, if applicable, Civil Rights and Iran Contracting Act certifications. Payments for software licenses are processed in one-year increments in accordance with the State of California Prompt Payment Act.