ESBD_510442_1780512849120_RFO 304-26-0731KG Addendum No 2.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 2 to a Request for Offers (RFO) issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) for Phire Software License and Related Services (RFO # 304-26-0731KG). The addendum revises the anticipated schedule of events and offer submission deadline. The RFO seeks an Enterprise Subscription License for Phire Application Change Management software to manage application changes across development, testing, and production environments within the CPA's PeopleSoft infrastructure. The revised schedule establishes the deadline for submission of written questions as May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with official responses released by May 29, 2026. The deadline for submission of offers has been extended to June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with late offers not accepted. The services commencement date is scheduled for July 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as practical. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available through August 31, 2030.

The RFO evaluation methodology applies a Best Value Standard with weightings of 20 percent for past performance and qualifications, 50 percent for compliance with technical specifications, and 30 percent for cost. All respondents must submit a completed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to utilize certified HUB subcontractors, as the contract value is expected to exceed $100,000 over its life. Pricing must be submitted on a mandatory price sheet in Word, Excel, or PDF format via email, with all costs quoted on an annual basis; the CPA may authorize monthly payments at its discretion and will not prepay amounts. The proposed solution must integrate with CPA's existing technical environment, including PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleTools version 8.5x or higher, Windows Server 2019 or higher, Linux operating systems, and Oracle Database, with web-based browser access required. Data security requirements include FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption or AES-128 minimum standards, maintenance of CPA data within the continental United States, and provision of independent third-party information security assessments. Electronic submission is required; hand delivery and fax submissions are not accepted.