RFO 5647921051, Technology Services AI Delivery Lead

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is issuing a Request for Offer (RFO) to procure one experienced AI Delivery Lead contractor to provide technology services across multiple California jurisdictions. The position requires a technical project manager with advanced expertise in data analytics and AI implementation who will oversee multiple projects focused on Generative AI deployment, AI adoption, and AI transformation across CalSTRS business areas. The contractor will work on-site at CalSTRS headquarters in West Sacramento, California, during regular business hours for an estimated period of up to 24 months at 160 work hours per month, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key qualifications include a minimum of 10 or more years of project management experience managing complex projects exceeding $1 million budgets, 2 or more years managing AI/ML and data analytics projects, 5 years leading cross-functional teams, and a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include 5 years of AI technical documentation and API manual experience, 3 or more years in data governance and compliance, and 2 or more years managing cloud-based projects. The contractor must hold a current Information Technology CMAS agreement with the California Department of General Services. Written questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, offers are due by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, and the estimated work start date is August 2026. CalSTRS will conduct interviews with the highest-scoring candidates following technical and cost evaluation phases.

Respondents must hold a current Information Technology CMAS agreement with the California Department of General Services, representing a restriction on eligible organizations. The contractor must successfully pass background investigations, comply with CalSTRS information security and privacy requirements, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and sign required confidentiality and disclosure agreements before commencing work. Compensation is structured as an hourly rate to be negotiated at contract execution, with monthly invoices submitted in arrears and must include purchase order numbers, contractor details, weekly status reports, and approved timesheets. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the RFO documentation. The specific hourly rate and total contract value are not disclosed in the procurement materials, as compensation will be determined through negotiation during the contract execution phase based on the selected contractor's qualifications and experience.