TexasSure Vehicle Financial Responsibility Verification System

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), and Department of Information Resources (DIR), is seeking a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for the TexasSure Vehicle Financial Responsibility Verification System. The procurement aims to develop a robust system that verifies motor vehicle owners' financial responsibility, handling approximately 22 million registered vehicles and interfacing with 366 insurance companies. Key technical requirements include maintaining 99.8% system uptime, responding to queries within 5 seconds, and achieving 95% accuracy in matching vehicle registration to insurance information. The evaluation criteria will assess cost (25 points), respondent qualifications and experience (35 points), and compliance with TDI specifications (40 points), with potential deductions for past performance (-10 points) and proposal format (-5 points). The solicitation was issued on December 13, 2024, with proposals due January 31, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central time, and a virtual pre-proposal conference was held on January 7, 2025. The initial contract term will run from execution through August 31, 2027, with three one-year renewal options, and the anticipated award date is May 1, 2025.

The procurement is categorized as "Other Services" with a 15% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) goal, allowing for diverse vendor participation. The selected vendor must be TX-RAMP Level 2 certified before contract execution, meeting TX-RAMP Control Baselines 2.0 Level 2 requirements, and must maintain all data within the contiguous United States. Optional services include sending uninsured notices (with TDI reimbursing actual postage costs) and providing court system access. The solution must integrate with existing state infrastructure, specifically the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and TxDMV's Registration and Title System, using REST and web service protocols. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment covering development, implementation, operations, and maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for all system components, including encrypted data management, cloud security, and compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements. Vendors may utilize offshore development resources, provided that TexasSure data remains within the contiguous United States.