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The Texas General Services Commission (GSC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting services and sustainable business practices implementation support through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under the Texas Procurement and General Services (TPGS) cooperative purchasing program. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive scope of work including ESG strategy development, sustainability audits, environmental compliance assessments, social responsibility program design, governance framework establishment, and related advisory services. This contract is available to state agencies, higher education institutions, and authorized local entities across Texas. Responses were required by the stated deadline of March 10, 2026, though the posting date of April 29, 2026 indicates a discrepancy in the timeline. Pricing shall be submitted on a time-and-materials basis with maximum blended hourly rates established for each category of professional services, including senior consultants, mid-level consultants, and administrative support personnel. The initial contract term extends for one year from the award date, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods at the discretion of the state, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. Contract awards remain contingent upon performance metrics, continued agency budget authorization, and compliance with all applicable state procurement regulations and ESG-related compliance standards.

This procurement is open to all qualified small businesses, women-owned business enterprises (WBE), minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) meeting established set-aside criteria. No incumbent vendor is identified for this new service category, indicating this represents an expansion of ESG consulting capabilities within the state procurement framework. Funding for this engagement will be appropriated from the requesting state agency's annual operating budget or through dedicated sustainability initiative funds; however, no specific budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation. Bidders must comply with all Texas Department of Criminal Justice standard terms and conditions, including E-Verify requirements for employment verification, voluntary product accessibility templates demonstrating Section 508 compliance, and certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, antitrust compliance, and various state and federal regulatory requirements. All interested bidders are required to submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any amendments or modifications, as the state disclaims responsibility for bidder failure to receive solicitation changes if required contact information is not provided.