ESBD_509809_1777582731274_IW249053.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (IW249053) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in cooperation with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program for enterprise software and business solutions. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide software licensing, maintenance, support services, and related technology solutions to multiple state agencies and entities participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing framework. The procurement was posted on April 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Bidders must submit responses on specified forms with firm pricing valid for thirty days from the response due date, signed by an authorized representative, and time-stamped at the designated office by the exact deadline. The contract will be awarded based on low line-item response, low total cost, or any other combination serving the state's best interests, at TDCJ's sole discretion. Contract performance standards and service level requirements are established to ensure vendor delivery of products and services across diverse state entities with varying technology needs.

Pricing operates on a tiered, usage-based model where costs are determined through individual purchase orders reflecting each participating agency's specific requirements and software licensing needs. Contract funding derives from individual agency budgets as they place orders against the master agreement. Respondents must possess both a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award and must comply with extensive certifications covering antitrust affirmation, suspension and debarment status, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibition, cybersecurity training, E-Verify system utilization, and numerous state and federal laws and regulations. For contractors making deliveries to TDCJ facilities, personnel must comply with mandatory security procedures including escort requirements in correctional facilities, prohibition of contraband, appropriate business attire, and adherence to TDCJ Personnel Directive PD-29. The contract includes standard government set-asides and compliance requirements applicable to Texas state procurement, with any contract extension permitted up to three months at the state's discretion.