Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is requesting proposals for Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology technical support and advising services under solicitation TRS000658, with proposals due October 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time via Microsoft Teams.

Respondents must meet three mandatory qualifications: a minimum of ten years providing enterprise-wide information technology support to organizations exceeding 1,000 employees; a minimum of ten years providing technology support to public sector organizations including state agencies and public pension systems; and demonstrated capability to deliver both artificial intelligence and traditional information technology professional services within the preceding two years.

The scope comprises four primary service categories: Strategic Advisory and Planning Services, Artificial Intelligence and Automation Services, Application and Platform Services, and Organizational Enablement and Knowledge Transfer Services. The initial contract term is four years from the effective date with no optional renewals. TRS reserves the right to make no award, a single award, or multiple awards.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Relevant Experience and Past Performance (30%), Key Personnel and Subject Matter Expertise (30%), Sample Work Plan (15%), Work Order Delivery Approach (15%), and Pricing (10%). Optional presentation and best and final offer rounds may follow. Top-ranked respondents may be invited to present during the week of December 15, 2026.

Respondents are required to submit a Veteran Heroes United in Business Subcontracting Plan, as subcontracting opportunities are probable under the anticipated contract(s) exceeding $100,000 in value. Questions are due September 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Proposals must be submitted through TRS' Procurement and Vendor E-System (PAVES). Direct inquiries to Max Hernandez, TRS Procurement and Contracts Representative, at max.hernandez@trs.texas.gov.