RFI # TOD202604031058

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered TOD202604031058 seeking market research on electronic mapping software solutions for their new training academy in Florence, Texas. The procurement focuses on comprehensive mapping software capable of providing wayfinding functionality for campus properties and buildings with detailed interior maps accessible via internet connection. Respondents must address 23 specific technical questions covering capabilities including seamless indoor-outdoor navigation, three-dimensional mapping, accessible routing options, mobile functionality, integration with emergency responder systems, real-time updates, self-service update capabilities, CAD and BIM file importation, implementation timelines, scalability, and data security compliance. The RFI also requires vendor demonstrations or presentations, company information, contact details, and relevant experience references. The question submission deadline was April 24, 2026, vendor clarifications were due by May 1, 2026, and the final response deadline is May 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. CDT. It is important to note that this RFI does not constitute a binding commitment to procure goods or services, does not create contractual obligations, and does not guarantee preference in any subsequent procurement processes.

The RFI is open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical requirements and passing requisite background checks for access to DPS data and systems. The Texas Department of Public Safety currently operates Esri mapping software products including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, ArcPro, ArcGIS Business Analyst, and ArcGIS Online, as well as AutoDesk CAD and BIM products including Revit, AutoCAD, TruView, CloudWorx Ultimate, and Leica Cyclone Field 360, which any proposed solution must integrate with or complement. The agency is flexible regarding implementation approaches, offering options for vendor-provided ongoing support, internal DPS staff management with vendor training, or annual fee-based vendor-managed updates. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the RFI documentation. Vendor staff must demonstrate capability to pass background checks and securely manage server or cloud-based installations and maintenance. All RFI submissions become the property of TXDPS and will not be returned to respondents, and no costs incurred in RFI response preparation will be reimbursed by the agency.