Enhancements & reports of texas water information system expansion (TXWISE) and contract administration system (CAS)

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conducting a Request for Offers (RFO) No. 580-25-RFO-0018 for enhancements and report modifications to the Texas Water Information System Expansion (TxWISE) and Contract Administration System (CAS). The procurement seeks a contractor to improve the functionality and user interface of existing applications, implement technology and platform upgrades, develop advanced reporting features, and enhance overall system performance. Key deliverables include system enhancements that comply with security standards and support EPA and TWDB financial assistance programs. The evaluation will be based on a point system assessing respondents' experience with TxWISE and CAS applications, software development expertise, knowledge of financial assistance programs, and understanding of TWDB financial processes. The contract term is one year, from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extensions for up to three additional one-year terms. Proposals are due on August 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2025.

The solicitation acknowledges that the services may be proprietary to a single vendor under Section 2155.067 of the Government Code, with Northbridge Environmental Management Consultants identified as the current sole source provider. The DIR exemption approval covers a total contract value of $600,000, with an annual maximum of $120,000 and potential for monthly invoicing. While the RFO encourages offers from all qualified respondents, the Proprietary Purchase Justification document emphasizes Northbridge's unique position, having developed the Loans and Grants Tracking System over 25 years and supporting sixteen state programs. The procurement includes a contingency reserve for potential urgent enhancements, reports, or IT infrastructure upgrades. Northbridge is noted as having exclusive knowledge of the system's operations and the expertise required for ongoing maintenance and improvements, making them the preferred vendor for this critical software system supporting the Texas Water Development Board's mission-critical operations.