This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a Hack the Box Workforce Development Plan 1 for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The contract will be for 12 months with two optional 12-month extensions. Respondents must comply with electronic and information resources (EIR) accessibility standards and the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) where applicable. Cybersecurity training is required for personnel with access to state computer systems. Pricing must be detailed in the provided pricing table, and no exceptions to the terms and conditions will be considered. A subcontracting plan is required for bids of $100,000 or more. Responses are due by April 8, 2026. Award will be based on best value.
The deadline for submitting responses is Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM CT. The bid notice states deadline for submitting response wednesday, april 8, 2026, by 2pm ct.
The bid notice states dir intends to award this ifb to the respondent offering the best value to the state, as defined by section ****, texas government code.
Respondents must provide accessibility documentation, including an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and a Policy Driven Adoption for Accessibility (PDAA) self-assessment. The bid notice states all respondents must provide accessibility documentation when applicable and in an accessible format to support procurement decisions by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
The deadline for questions is Monday, March 30, 2026, by 2 PM CT. The bid notice states deadline for questions monday, march 30, 2026, by 2pm ct.