2026CLS001 - Cannabis Licensing System

2026-11-03

The objectives of this RFI include , but are not limited to , the following : 1 . 3 . 1 Identify Vendors and Products – Identify vendors offering software platforms that support commercial cannabis licensing and regulatory workflows for local government agencies . 1 . 3 . 2 Understand System Architectures and Technical Approaches – Obtain information on system architectures , including cloud - based or Softwareas - a - Service ( SaaS ) offerings , a data dictionary , configuration versus customization models , data ownership practices , security approaches , and system upgrade strategies . 1 . 3 . 3 Assess Cannabis - Specific Functionality – Understand how available products support cannabis - specific licensing processes , including provisional and annual licensing , renewals , amendments , compliance activities , and enforcement - related data . 1 . 3 . 4 Assess Implementation and Migration Experience – Gather information on vendor experience implementing cannabis licensing systems , including migration from legacy or heavily customized systems and the level of effort required from agency staff . 1 . 3 . 5 Inform Future RFP Development – Use information received through this RFI to refine functional requirements , implementation assumptions , evaluation criteria , and pricing structures for a future RFP . 1 . 3 . 6 Assess Accounts Receivable ( AR ) Capabilities and Integration Options – Obtain information on whether and how vendor products support accounts receivable ( AR ) functions associated with licensing fees , including invoice generation , receivable tracking , adjustments , reporting , and integration with external cashiering or financial systems .

California

2026-03-27