ESBD_371541_1723238984478_IW192738.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for an Enterprise Wide Managed Cloud Services (EWMCS) contract. The IFB seeks bids from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive cloud services including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and related managed services. The estimated contract value is $1 billion over a 5-year base period with 3 one-year renewal options. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CT on July 31, 2023. A pre-bid conference will be held on July 15, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB outlines detailed requirements for the cloud services, including specific service levels, security protocols, and reporting. Pricing is required to be structured as a fixed monthly fee based on consumption of the services. The contract will be set aside for Small Business concerns. The current incumbent providers are ABC Cloud Inc. and XYZ Computing Solutions. Funding will be provided through state agency information technology budgets. Prospective bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to experience, staffing, and financial stability.