Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS)

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has issued a Request for Offer (RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-593) for Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS), seeking contractors to provide services across four primary technology categories: Application Development and ERP; Business Intelligence and Data Management; IT Assessments and Validation Services; and Project and Program Management. The procurement is a cooperative contract that will allow state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and other eligible entities to purchase IT services through awarded vendors. Respondents must demonstrate extensive experience in these technology domains, with responses limited to three pages per category and focusing on company history, team qualifications, and customer support capabilities. Evaluation criteria will be weighted 60% toward vendor experience and 40% toward marketing and customer support plans, with pass/fail reviews of financial stability, HUB plan, and vendor performance. The solicitation includes two optional pre-proposal webinars on March 4, 2025 and April 9, 2025, with final responses due on April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST. The initial contract term will be two years, with options for one two-year renewal and one additional one-year renewal.

The procurement includes a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 26%, with detailed requirements for vendors to document their plans to utilize HUB subcontractors across various business categories. Eligible respondents must complete multiple exhibits including a HUB Subcontracting Plan, Respondent Information Form, Respondent History and Experience documentation, and a Policy Driven Adoption for Accessibility assessment. While no specific contract value is stated, historical sales data indicates total purchases of $3.4 billion across customer segments, with DBITS-specific sales of $222.7 million from fiscal years 2022-2024. Vendors must incorporate a 0.75% administrative fee into their pricing and maintain a dedicated webpage for contract services. The solicitation is open to technology service providers who can demonstrate capabilities across the specified service categories, with a focus on vendors who can provide comprehensive, deliverables-based IT services to government and public sector clients.