Articulate 360 Teams Software Licenses

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division issued a formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) on April 28, 2026, for Articulate 360 Teams Software Licenses to support both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The procurement seeks twelve software licenses used to develop, update, and maintain interactive, regulation-based online training courses that support scenario-based learning, accessibility-compliant design, and Learning Management System integration. Bidders must submit firm, fixed prices on the provided pricing sheet covering all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses, with pricing submissions due by May 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and a questions and clarifications deadline of May 4, 2026. The initial contract term is twelve months beginning on the Date of Award, with two optional renewal periods of twelve months each and one potential extension of up to one year for continuity of service or transition purposes. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with assigned personnel having at least three years of relevant experience, and must provide a minimum of three verifiable references for similar services completed within the last five years. Evaluation criteria include compliance with requirements, ability to meet performance standards, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value to the state.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status, minority ownership, or business classification are specified in the solicitation documents. The historical spend for similar services was $15,710.04 for the period November 26, 2024 through November 25, 2025, providing an estimate of anticipated contract value, though actual award amounts may vary based on bid responses and HHSC's evaluation of best value. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the procurement materials. Price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's discretion and must be correlated with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) using a specified formula, with contractors required to immediately implement any available price decreases. Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability insurance of $1,000,000. Bidders may submit responses through the HHS Online Bid Room, email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, or hand/overnight delivery of USB drives to the PCS office located at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, Texas.