California eProcure #RFP 2026-001

California DCC Seeks Unified Cannabis Integration System (CSI) to Replace Accela Platforms

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is seeking a vendor to design, implement, and support a new, unified Cannabis Integration System (CSI) to replace and consolidate its two current Accela-based platforms (CLEaR and CLS). - Government Buyer: - State of California, Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Accela (current OEM for existing systems) - New solution must be vendor-agnostic and cloud-native; no specific OEM required for the new system - Products/Services Requested: - Cloud-based, SaaS Cannabis Integration System (CSI) to manage all cannabis licensing, compliance, enforcement, and reporting statewide - Software licensing, configuration, development, data migration, integration, and deployment - Ongoing maintenance, operations, and support services - Security and compliance services (FedRAMP, NIST, California SAM/SIMM, etc.) - Training and knowledge transfer for DCC staff and users - Key staff roles: Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst Lead, Configuration Lead, Technical Architect Lead (with specific qualifications) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consolidation of two existing Accela-based systems into a single, unified platform - Phased, agile implementation with two major production releases - Strict security, data protection, and service level agreements - System must support integrations with external agencies, mobile access, accessibility, and robust reporting - Solution must be adaptable to statutory and regulatory changes - Emphasis on data migration, business continuity, and user management (including SSO and MFA) - Estimated contract value: $4,905,000 - Contract term: 3.5 years base, up to 5.5 years with options

Description

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is seeking to consolidate two separate Accela platform instances, the Cannabis Licensing, Enforcement, and Reporting (CLEaR) system and the Cultivation Licensing System (CLS), into one unified system for all cannabis activities. This centralized system aims to improve operational efficiency, enhance data-driven decision-making, streamline customer service, and accelerate regulatory compliance. The project involves managing cannabis licensure, compliance, and enforcement across various cannabis business types in California. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Cannabis Control.

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