Appriss Incarceration Data Set

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 3202500203 for accessing the Appriss Incarceration Data Set, seeking a vendor to provide nationwide incarceration data for its Fraud Deterrence and Compliance Monitoring (FDCM) Division. The primary objective is to cross-match data and identify individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits while incarcerated, with the vendor required to deliver weekly data matching services and generate return files with confidence scores. The solicitation requires the successful bidder to cross-match TWC's UI data against the APPRISS VINE system, providing detailed incarceration information to support efforts in reducing improper benefit payments. The bid is due on September 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract start date upon award. The initial contract term will run from the fully executed date through August 31, 2026, with TWC having the option to renew the contract for four additional one-year terms. Vendor qualifications include the ability to handle sensitive data securely, provide comprehensive weekly matching services, and generate detailed return files with confidence scores. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, data accuracy, security protocols, and the vendor's ability to meet the technical and operational requirements specified in the solicitation documents.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the TWC HUB Program has determined that subcontracting opportunities are not probable for this contract. The vendor must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $25,000,000 in Umbrella Liability Insurance and $5,000,000 in Cyber/Privacy Liability Insurance. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will be a firm fixed-price arrangement with pricing remaining constant throughout the contract term. The vendor must comply with extensive security and privacy requirements, including detailed data handling protocols outlined in the Security and Privacy Inquiry (SPI) Form and the Data Use Agreement. Technical requirements include implementing robust administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect confidential information, with specific emphasis on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and maintaining compliance with federal and state security standards. The contract structure allows for potential continuity of services for up to five years, with four optional one-year renewal periods available after the initial term.