Continuity of Operations Planning Software

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) #IOD202510090229 seeking off-the-shelf software for Continuity of Operations Planning. The procurement aims to replace the current manual process of updating and reviewing continuity plans with a more efficient software solution. Required software must align with FEMA continuity program requirements, integrate with Microsoft 365/Outlook, and provide comprehensive features including dashboard monitoring, dependency mapping, and report exportability. Key deliverables include software capabilities to create continuity plans, store historical data and trends, route internal plan updates, and support multiple simultaneous users. The RFI has specific timelines: questions are due by 10/31/25, with final submissions required by 11/14/25. Potential vendors must complete an enclosed questionnaire and may be asked to provide product demonstrations. Evaluation will focus on software deployment methods, storage requirements, certification status (FedRamp/TXRamp), update processes, and training inclusion.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must be prepared to have staff pass background checks for potential access to DPS data and submit their information electronically through the TXDPS Online Bid Room. All submissions will become TXDPS property and will not be returned. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the RFI emphasizes a preference for minimal licensing fees and off-the-shelf solutions. The document explicitly states that this RFI is purely for information gathering and does not constitute a commitment to procurement. Potential respondents should note that the software must be comprehensive enough to support complex continuity planning processes, with the ability to maintain a library of historical exercises and provide robust internal routing mechanisms for plan updates.