Opportunity
California eProcure #0000040309
California Secretary of State Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0) Systems Integration Solicitation
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2027
Identifier
0000040309
NAICS
541512, 541511, 541519
The California Secretary of State is seeking a systems integration contractor for the Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0), aiming to modernize its legacy notary public system. - Government Buyer: - California Secretary of State - State of California, Business Programs Division, Legal Affairs Unit, Notary Public Section - Project Scope: - Replace a 30-year-old Power Builder/Oracle-based system with a modern, cloud-based solution - Support notary public applications, background checks, education vendors, testing, seal manufacturers, disciplinary tracking, Apostille issuance, and Remote Online Notarization (RON) vendors - Provide secure online services, data management, and integration with external agencies (DOJ, DCSS, CPS HR, County Clerks) - Enable public information access and compliance with legislative changes - Products/Services Requested: - Industry-specific software for notary automation - System management, finance/accounting & ERP, configuration management, and web platform development software - Software maintenance and support services - Access management and application administration services - Comprehensive project management, system architecture, data migration, training, testing, and maintenance deliverables - Unique Requirements: - Phased approach: initiation/planning, design/development/testing/implementation, legislative enhancements, maintenance/operations - Mandatory stabilization period post-launch - Transition out support for at least six months prior to contract end if options are exercised - Integration with multiple external agencies and support for statutory/regulatory changes - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified systems integrators capable of delivering a full IT modernization solution.
Description
The Secretary of State (SOS) seeks to retain a systems integration contractor to design, develop, implement, and maintain a cloud-based solution for the Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0). This project will replace California's current Legacy NAP System, which is approximately 30 years old and uses a Power Builder application with an Oracle database. The new NAP 2.0 Solution will be planned, developed, tested, and deployed in phases to modernize and improve the notary automation system.