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The state and local contracting opportunities posted by the state of Texas include two separate solicitations. The first is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the purchase of various traffic monitoring equipment, including portable traffic data collection systems, vehicle detection systems, software, and associated accessories. The contract term is for one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bids are due on October 24, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled prior to the response deadline. The second opportunity is an IT Staffing Services contract issued by the Education Service Center Region 13 (ESC Region 13) on behalf of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). This contract will provide qualified IT professionals to support the technology needs of various state and local government entities in Texas. The contract term is for three (3) years with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by September 28, 2022, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 14, 2022. Both contracts will be awarded to the vendor(s) that provide the best value to the participating agencies.

The solicitations do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent providers are not identified. The IFB for traffic monitoring equipment states that the contract will be funded through TxDOT's operating budget, but no specific award values or budget ranges are provided for either opportunity.