3202500218 Texas Economic Analysis

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), on behalf of the Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC), is soliciting bids for a comprehensive economic data analysis reporting project. The procurement, identified as Solicitation 3202500218, seeks a contractor to conduct an in-depth analysis of Texas' economic activity using The Perryman Group's Texas Econometric Model. The primary deliverable will be a detailed report comparing economic characteristics across three geographic taxonomies: 28 Local Workforce Development Areas, 24 Governor's substate planning regions, and 13 Comptroller's uniform service regions. The analysis must cover local economies, labor force characteristics, demographics, and urban/rural aspects based on county-level data, with a specific focus on comparing findings from 2007 to current and projected periods. The contractor will be required to provide 30 hard copies of the report and deliver a presentation of findings during a TWIC quarterly meeting. The initial contract term is one year, with an option to renew for an additional year, and the bid is due on July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract start date in August 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation does provide opportunities for bidders to claim various statutory preferences, including those for Texas-based businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and businesses using Texas or US-produced products. The Perryman Group is identified as the incumbent and preferred vendor through a sole source justification, citing their unique capabilities and proprietary Texas Econometric Model developed over 40 years. The contract appears to be specifically tailored to The Perryman Group's capabilities, with no other vendor able to replicate their specific methodologies and datasets. Although a precise budget is not disclosed, the procurement documents suggest a focus on comprehensive economic analysis with an emphasis on detailed, longitudinal research. Bidders must demonstrate financial soundness and comply with TWC's extensive terms and conditions, including E-Verify system compliance, immigration law adherence, and various certification requirements.