RFO for Intranet Quorum (IQ) support services and software maintenance for the Texas Department of Agriculture. Includes IQ project manager/supervisor, engineering support, enterprise support, and software maintenance subscription. Responses due by email to ***@***. *. * before 3:00 PM CT on 10/22/2026. Evaluation based on best value: past performance (30%), proposed plan (40%), cost reasonableness (30%). Contract term through 02/28/2029 with up to three one-year renewal options. Payment within 30 days under Texas Prompt Payment Act. Vethub subcontracting plan required. Questions due 10/08/2026.
Responses must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * before the due date and time. The estimated response due date is 10/22/2026 at 3:00 PM CT. Respondent must submit its response electronically to ***@***. *. * before the due date and time.
Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, typically within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Payment normally will be made to contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice.
The award will be based on the best value standard, considering past performance (30%), proposed plan (40%), and cost reasonableness (30%). TDA shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced solicitation response but shall make an award to respondent that provides the best value to the state of Texas.
Respondents must have a current Texas Identification Number, be current on business filings and taxes, and be registered with the Secretary of State if a foreign entity. Respondent must: a. have a current Texas identification number issued by CPA.
Failure to sign the document will disqualify the response. False statements may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, or debarment. Failure to sign will disqualify response. TDA may pursue and enforce any available remedies against respondent for making false statements, including disqualifying respondents response, immediately cancelling any contract.
Responses with exceptions, reservations, or limitations to terms and conditions will be disqualified. Late responses will be disqualified. Proposals that contain exceptions to the specifications, deliverables, or standard terms and conditions of this solicitation will be disqualified.