The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) is seeking proposals for credit reporting services. Proposals are due August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Respondents must submit proposals electronically via email. The initial contract term is September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with optional renewal terms. CPA may request presentations from top-ranked respondents on August 25, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by August 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The evaluation criteria include respondent past performance, qualifications, experience, compliance with specifications, and cost. Additional requirements include a Hub Subcontracting Plan (HSP) and compliance with the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TxRamp). The RFP includes detailed specifications, including system requirements, security standards, and reporting requirements.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 2:00 PM CT on August 19, 2025. Proposals must be received by cpas procurement section before the hour and date specified in section i summary. late proposals will not be considered under any circumstances.
Payments will be based on the schedule described in the mandatory price sheet and the contract. CPA may process payments monthly. Payments to successful respondent will be based upon the schedule described in section iv mandatory price sheet and the contract. cpa may, in its sole discretion, process payments on a monthly basis.
The successful respondent warrants that its performance will be conducted conscientiously and professionally, and in compliance with industry standards. successful respondent represents and warrants that its performance under the contract shall be conducted conscientiously in a professional and workmanlike manner to the full extent of successful respondents talents and capabilities with due diligence and in full compliance with the highest professional standards of practice in the industry applicable to the services.
The evaluation criteria include respondent past performance, qualifications, experience, compliance with specifications, and cost. evaluation of proposals will begin as soon as practical after receipt. only those proposals that areresponsive to this rfp will be evaluated, using the criteria and the weights set forth in section i.
In case of late or non-compliant performance, liquidated damages equivalent to 2% of the total cost for services or obligations not completed as required by the contract per calendar day of delay may be imposed. in the event successful respondent fails to perform services or complete the obligations under the contract in a timely manner, cpa may require successful respondent to pay, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, an amount equivalent to two percent 2 of the total cost for services or obligations not completed as required by the contract per calendar day of delay.
