Bentley OpenBridge Resident Software Engineer

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting proposals for a Bentley OpenBridge Resident Software Engineer through solicitation number 601440000046087. This procurement seeks a specialized software engineering professional with expertise in Bentley OpenBridge technology to support the department's technological infrastructure. Vendors must register and submit proposals through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at txdot.bonfirehub.com by the due date of February 21, 2025. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Elsie Quintanilla, who can be reached at elsie.quintanilla@txdot.gov or 806-748-4348. While specific detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, vendors can expect to be assessed on their technical expertise, ability to integrate with existing systems, and demonstrated proficiency with Bentley OpenBridge software. The solicitation opened on January 30, 2025, and requires comprehensive technical proposals that demonstrate the vendor's capability to meet the department's software engineering needs.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified technology vendors. The procurement utilizes the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system and will draw candidates from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List. An attractive feature of this procurement is the Early Payment Program, which allows vendors to receive accelerated payments in exchange for offering cash discounts, contingent upon completing the "Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program" form with their response. While precise budget details are not disclosed, similar government technology contracts for specialized software engineering typically range from $75,000 to $250,000 annually. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in Bentley OpenBridge technology and the ability to seamlessly integrate with TxDOT's existing technological infrastructure.