Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solutions for Public Sector Business Processes, Operations, and Finance

Region 14 Education Service Center, acting on behalf of itself and other public agencies through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, Inc., issued this Request for Proposal seeking comprehensive business process automation and public sector operations and financial management solutions. The solicitation targets suppliers capable of delivering software, consulting services, and automation solutions across multiple functional areas including child support services, citizen engagement, federal program management, human resources, program eligibility, public healthcare, public safety, recreation, transportation, airport management, business services, community planning, election management, environmental data management, ethics administration, grants management, revenue management, and right-of-way management. The RFP was published on February 3, 2026, with questions due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and proposals due by March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via electronic submission through Bonfire. The contract will be evaluated on availability of products and pricing (40 points), ability to perform (30 points), references and experience (20 points), and value-added products and services (10 points). Proposals must include signed signature forms, detailed pricing structured as not-to-exceed pricing that remains firm for the first 12 months, ability to perform documentation, references, and required compliance documents including federal certifications and Texas Government Code compliance forms.

The contract term is three years with options for up to two additional one-year renewals or any combination not exceeding two additional years, with maintenance, service, and supplemental agreements potentially issued for up to five years. The estimated annual contract volume is approximately $20 million, though no minimum volume is guaranteed to suppliers. Suppliers selected will be required to pay a 3% administrative fee to OMNIA Partners based on actual contract sales or guaranteed contract sales, whichever is greater. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. All suppliers must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements when applicable and federal funding special conditions for FEMA and other federal funding sources. The offer and acceptance period extends 120 business days following the March 12, 2026 submittal due date.