ESBD_377266_1727116938578_IW195191.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for a Data Center Services contract. The IFB requests bids for the provision of data center services, including facility management, operations, monitoring, and maintenance services. The contract period is for three years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Responses are due by November 1, 2022, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 12, 2022.

The IFB includes detailed requirements for the data center services, including specifications for the physical facility, power and cooling infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery capabilities. Bidders must provide pricing for both full-service and co-location options. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. There are no set-asides for this procurement, and the current incumbent is unknown. Funding for the contract will come from DIR's budget, with an estimated annual value of $30 million.