ESBD_549664_1787951022165_10. Addendum 1.pdf

This Addendum 1, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), modifies the original Request for Offers (RFO) 601440000054010 for Manitou Cloud Services. The primary change extends the response submission deadline from August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time to September 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation seeks cloud-based services to support the Bold Group Fire Alarm Monitoring Application, requiring continuous 24/7 monitoring operations from TxDOT's Central Alarm Monitoring Station at the Stassney Campus Headquarters in Austin, Texas. The scope includes real-time alarm notification and escalation, incident tracking and documentation, on-demand reporting, comprehensive support documentation, and standard functional and system user training at no additional cost. A tentative contract award date is set for October 30, 2026.

Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum in their submission to receive consideration. The vendor must possess TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification and comply with TxDOT's high security baseline requirements, including encryption standards, cybersecurity incident reporting, security training, and background checks for personnel accessing TxDOT systems. All pricing must be F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included. Evaluation criteria consist of vendor qualifications and experience (15 points), approach to meeting Statement of Work requirements (65 points), and pricing (20 points). Liquidated damages of up to 10 percent of the total price for any line item exceeding 30 calendar days late may be assessed. Respondents must register on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List using NIGP Class-Item Code 936-09, and the purchasing point of contact is Vanessa Spurlock, CTCD, CTCM.