ESBD_377131_1726843982589_IW195776.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Texas for the purchase of Information Technology (IT) services. The contract is being managed by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) on behalf of eligible Texas state agencies, local governments, and other public entities. The RFP requests proposals for a wide range of IT services including cloud services, data center services, IT staffing, and other technology solutions. The contract has an initial term of 5 years with the option to renew for up to 5 additional 1-year periods. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on September 13, 2023, and a pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 30, 2023.

The RFP outlines pricing requirements including hourly rates, volume discounts, and prompt payment terms. No set-asides are identified, but the RFP encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Funding for the contract will come from various state and local government budgets. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, but the RFP provides details on the existing IT services environment and the need to migrate to new solutions.