Cannabis Licensing System RFP

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation is seeking a vendor to procure, configure, implement, integrate, and support a secure SaaS cannabis licensing, compliance, enforcement, and accounts receivable system.

City of Los Angeles > Department of Cannabis Regulation


General
Open
230928
Oct 29, 2026 05:00 PM
Aug 27, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
dcr.admin@lacity.org
221 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Email

Step 2

Online
Complete the required Business Inclusion Program outreach and submit the required BIP documentation through RAMP by 4:30 p.m. on the calendar day following the proposal submission deadline., Upload copies of subcontractor bids and quotes to the RAMP BIP Supporting Documents section by the post-submission deadline.
Description

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation seeks a secure, adaptable commercial off-the-shelf or SaaS cannabis licensing, compliance, and enforcement system with accounts receivable functionality. The solution must support public and mobile workflows, inspections, complaints, violations, social equity tracking, GIS-based zoning and proximity checks, fee assessment and invoicing, reporting, auditability, and human-reviewed automation that cannot autonomously approve, deny, or determine licensing or compliance status. The contractor will provide configuration, implementation, legacy Accela data and document migration, integrations with City financial, cashiering, identity, and GIS systems, training, data exports, security, maintenance, and ongoing Tier 2/3 support. The revised requirements clarify that LATAX integration will use scheduled SFTP file exchanges, the Universal Cashiering System will use web services, and FMS4LA data will flow into the licensing system for reconciliation only. The contract may include an initial term of up to three years plus two one-year options, with five-year pricing required for evaluation. The existing Accela contract C-130126, held by Accela, Inc., is the predecessor contract and expires in September 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS541511Custom Computer Programming Services
PSCDA10Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with the analysis, design, development, code, test and release packaging services associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf Business software.
Smart Codes
cannabis licensing softwareregulatory compliance softwaresoftware implementation services
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Aug 27, 2026-Posted Date
Sep 17, 2026 05:00 PM-Mandatory Proposers Conference (required)
Virtual web conference. Pre-registration was required; access information was provided by email after registration. No in-person attendance was available.
Oct 08, 2026 05:00 PM-Deadline for Written Questions
Oct 15, 2026 06:59 AM-Business Inclusion Program Outreach Deadline
Oct 29, 2026 05:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 30, 2026 11:30 PM-Business Inclusion Program Documentation Deadline
Jan 1, 2027-Shortlist and Demonstrations
Jul 1, 2027-Estimated Contract Execution
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 6 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
Title
Attachment 04 - Equal Benefits Ordinance
2026CLS003 Exhibit 1 - RFP Checklist FINAL
Attachment 13 - Certification Regarding Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
2026CLS003 Exhibit 9 - Implementation Services Requirements Form FINAL
Attachment 08 - Slavery Disclosure Ordinance
Attachment 06 - Living Wage and Worker Rentention Ordinances
2026CLS003 Exhibit 4 - Proposer References Form FINAL
Attachment 03 - ND EEO AAP Ordinance
Attachment 17 - (RFP) LBPP Citywide (RAMPLA) (revised 061424)
Attachment 01 - Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev.5.26 [v.1])
2026CLS003 Exhibit 7 - Functional Requirements Form FINAL
Attachment 16 - First Source Hiring Ordinance
Attachment 10 - City of Los Angeles Contract History
2026CLS003 Appendix 1 - Cannabis Licensing System SOW FINAL
Attachment 18 - Iran Contracting Act of 2010 Compliance Affidavit
Attachment 15 - Business Inclusion Program Schedules A-C pages
Attachment 05 - Contractor Responsibility Ordinance & Questionnaire 020720
Attachment 02 - Insurance Requirements
Attachment 07 - Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
2026CLS003 RFP FINAL
2026CLS003 Exhibit 3 - Narrative Response Form FINAL
Attachment 11 - City of Los Angeles Residence Information
Attachment 14 - Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (Forms 50 and 55)
2026CLS003 Exhibit 6 - Additional Information Form FINAL
2026CLS003 Exhibit 5 - Proposer Cost Form FINAL
Attachment 09 - Disclosure of Border Wall Contracting Ordinance
2026CLS003 Exhibit 2 - General Information Form FINAL
Attachment 12 - Certification of Compliance with Child Support Obligations
2026CLS003 RFP FINAL (Updated Links)
2026CLS003 Exhibit 3 - Narrative Response Form REVISED
Attachment 15 - Business Inclusion Program
2026CLS003 Exhibit 8 - Technical Requirements Form FINAL
2026CLS003 Addendum 1 FINAL 091726.1
2026CLS003 Q&A as of 09-17-26
2026CLS003 DCR Proposer Conference Presentation
2026CLS003 Proposer Conference Attendance List 091726
2026CLS003 Q&A as of 09-23-26
2026CLS003 Addendum 3 FINAL 100126
2026CLS003 Appendix 2 - Draft Enforcement Workflows
2026CLS003 Addendum 4 FINAL 100826
2026CLS003 Exhibit 3 - Narrative Response Form REVISED v2
2026CLS003 Q&A as of 10-01-26
2026CLS003 Exhibit 8 - Technical Requirements Form REVISED
2026CLS003 RFP REVISED
2026CLS003 Exhibit 9 - Implementation Services Requirements Form REVISED
2026CLS003 Q&A as of 10-15-26
2026CLS003 Appendix 1 - Cannabis Licensing System SOW REVISED
2026CLS003 Addendum 5 FINAL 101526
2026CLS003 Q&A as of 10-08-26
2026CLS003 Addendum 2 FINAL 092326
2026CLS003 Exhibit 7 - Functional Requirements Form REVISED
2026CLS003 Exhibit 5 - Proposer Cost Form REVISED
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