ESBD_378470_1728076756492_iw194734.pdf

This document is a solicitation for the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for a Data Center Services Master Services Agreement. The contract will provide data center infrastructure and services for state agencies, higher education institutions, and local governments in Texas. The services include computing, storage, network, and managed services. The contract has a base term of five years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Responses are due by June 1, 2023, and the contract is anticipated to be awarded by August 1, 2023.

The solicitation outlines pricing terms, including hourly rates for various service levels and service categories. No specific funding amounts are provided, as agencies will order services as needed. The contract is set aside for small and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). The current incumbent provider is ABC Data Solutions, whose contract expires on December 31, 2023. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for service levels, security, and reporting.