Invitation to bid - IW249053

This procurement represents a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) cooperative contract opportunity for enterprise software and business solutions administered through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program. The solicitation (IW249053) encompasses software licensing, maintenance, support services, and related technology solutions serving multiple state agencies and entities participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing framework. The contract establishes performance standards, service level requirements, and operational expectations for vendor delivery of products and services across diverse state entities with varying technology needs. Deliverables include software licensing solutions, ongoing maintenance and technical support services, and flexible implementation capabilities accommodating different agency requirements through individual purchase orders issued under this master agreement framework. The pricing structure operates on a tiered, usage-based model where costs are determined through individual purchase orders reflecting each participating agency's specific requirements and software licensing needs. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Interested bidders must submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of all solicitation amendments and modifications, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

This procurement includes standard government set-asides and compliance requirements applicable to Texas state procurement, with the contract leveraging collective purchasing power across participating state agencies to achieve cost savings and standardized vendor relationships. Respondents must possess both a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award and must comply with extensive certifications covering antitrust affirmation, suspension and debarment status, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibition, cybersecurity training, E-Verify system utilization, and numerous state and federal laws and regulations. Responses must be submitted on specified forms with firm pricing for thirty days from the response due date, signed by an authorized representative, and time-stamped at the designated office by the exact deadline. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item response, low total cost, or any other combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. For contractors making deliveries to TDCJ facilities, personnel must comply with mandatory security procedures including escort requirements in correctional facilities, prohibition of contraband, appropriate business attire, and adherence to TDCJ Personnel Directive PD-29. Contract funding derives from individual agency budgets as they place orders against the master agreement, with any contract extension permitted up to three months at the state's discretion.