Request for Offer (RFO) 302-25-9336

The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued a Request for Offer (RFO) for research and advisory subscription services, including Gartner subscriptions for Security & Risk Management, CDAO Executive-Team, and IT Leadership Team memberships. The procurement covers the period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, with an optional one-year renewal. Responses to the RFO are due by June 7, 2024 at 2pm CST. The OAG will evaluate bids based on price, compliance with terms and conditions, and the bidder's qualifications, experience, and past performance. The RFO includes a detailed pricing form with 14 line items for the various Gartner subscription services, and the OAG reserves the right to make a partial award.

The RFO is open to all qualified vendors, and the OAG is exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes. Vendors are required to make various certifications, including compliance with equal employment opportunity, debarment, lobbying, and cybersecurity training requirements. The RFO does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value is not provided, but the OAG has indicated a budget for the research and advisory subscription services.