IFB-302-25-EDS25

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of the State of Texas is seeking bids for supplemental electronic discovery services to enhance support for discovery, litigation, trial, and general legal environment. The successful bidder may be required to manage documents, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI), and must maintain documentation of all actions taken with OAG materials to establish chain of custody. The IFB outlines detailed technical and miscellaneous requirements for the services, including document processing, hosting, production, file restoration, data decryption, and deposition/trial services. Pricing is requested for various quantities and complexity levels of the required services, with the bid return date set for August 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM CST. The award will be made to the bidder providing the best value in accordance with Texas Government Code, and the Successful Bidder will be required to protect the confidentiality and security of the OAG's information.

The IFB does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources. However, it specifies that the Successful Bidder may be required to provide affidavit, deposition, or trial testimony. The contract term and start/end dates are not specified, but the services may be required throughout the state of Texas, with documents or ESI to be coordinated for delivery to the vendor. The OAG is a tax-exempt government agency, and the Successful Bidder will be required to obtain prior written approval from the OAG for travel expenditures and reimbursement in accordance with the Texas Comptroller's approved rates.