Opus Analyzer Software Contract

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a Request for Offer (RFO) for an Opus Analyzer Software Contract, solicitation number 582-26-10319, targeting software updating and upgrading services for the Vehicle Information Database (VID) within the AirCheckTexas Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program. The contract specifically seeks software modifications for emissions inspection analyzers in five metropolitan areas: Austin-Round Rock, El Paso, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Deliverables will include software development, project management, and quality assurance testing for Opus Inspection, Inc. analyzers, with potential modifications necessary to implement legislative requirements and enhance database oversight. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2025, with responses due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract period is set for five years from the award date, with a potential 180-day extension, and will be structured with hourly rates for software-related services and reimbursement limited to pre-approved direct costs.

The contract includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, indicating a focus on supporting diverse business participation. The opportunity appears exclusively targeted to Opus Inspection, Inc. as the current analyzer manufacturer, which suggests limited competitive bidding. Payments will be processed as lump-sum amounts upon successful completion of acceptance testing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's comprehensive software modification scope implies a potentially significant investment in updating vehicle emissions inspection technology. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of these software updates for maintaining and improving the state's vehicle emissions inspection infrastructure, with a clear objective of enhancing the Vehicle Information Database and supporting regulatory compliance in the targeted metropolitan regions.