ESBD_378008_1727815230413_601310000091236_Instructions to Respondents.pdf

This document is the Instructions to Respondents for a state contract opportunity. The contracting agency is the City of Austin and the project is for the provision of Information Technology Services. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of five years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on April 25, 2023. A pre-proposal conference will be held on April 5, 2023 and attendance is highly recommended. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified respondent based on evaluation criteria including professional qualifications, relevant experience, and pricing.

Pricing for the contract will be a combination of fixed monthly fees and hourly rates for various IT service categories. Small, minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. The incumbent provider is Acme IT Solutions, who has held the contract for the past three years. Funding for the contract will be provided through the City of Austin's Information Technology Services Department operating budget.