This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) for Microsoft Fabric Readiness, Licensing, and Implementation Advisory Services. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The BPUB is seeking assistance in procuring and implementing Microsoft Fabric components, including OneLake, Data Factory, Lakehouse, and Power BI Direct Lake, to enhance their data analytics capabilities. Key requirements include vendor qualifications, a detailed project work plan, and pricing proposals. The BPUB will evaluate proposals based on technical merit, experience, and cost. Successful vendors will be required to receive payments via ACH direct deposit. The RFP also outlines specific submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.
The proposal due date is June 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM. The bid notice states proposals due: june 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
The bid notice mentions that successful vendors will be required to receive payments directly through automated clearing house (ACH) in lieu of a paper check. Invoices must include the BPub's purchase order number and a brief description of work completed. Progress payments, if applicable, will be made on or about the twentieth (20th) day after submittal of the application for payment each month. Final payment will be made upon final completion and acceptance of the work. The bid notice states The invoice must include the BPubs purchase order number and a brief description of work completed. Progress payments if applicable: Owner shall make progress payments on account of the contract price on the basis of firms applications for payment on or about the twentieth 20th day after submittal of the application for payment each month. All progress payments shall be on the basis of the progress of the work. Final payment: Upon final completion and acceptance of the work, BPub shall pay the contract price as provided in cost sheet, less any previous payments.
The bid notice states that the award will be made to the firm whose proposal best meets the needs of the BPub, and cost will not be the sole determining factor. The evaluation criteria include Project Work Plan, Ability/Qualifications to Implement the Scope of Work, Background and Experience, and Price, with specific weights assigned to each. The bid notice states To ensure that the award is made to the firm whose proposal best meets the needs of the BPub, discussion may be conducted with the top three 3 rated firms at BPubs discretion. and Please be advised that cost will not be the sole determining factor in BPubs selection of the consulting firm.
The proposing firm must be independent and non-product affiliated, have at least two years of experience in providing similar services, maintain minimum insurance requirements, present sufficient qualified personnel, and demonstrate experience with government institutions and/or utilities of similar or larger size and scope. The bid notice states The proposing firm must: a Be independent and nonproduct affiliated. This does not prohibit the firm from recommending a product or products. b Have no fewer than two years of experience in providing similar type of services reference checks may be used in evaluation of proposals. c Maintain the minimum insurance requirements stated elsewhere. d Present sufficient qualified personnel to carry out the project in a timely fashion. e Demonstrate experience in conducting the work for government institutions andor utilities of similar or larger size and scope. f Have experience with similar type of services and cost estimating.
The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit. It states The services shall be performed in Brownsville, Texas.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The last day to submit questions is May 22, 2026, by 5:00 PM. The bid notice states last day to submit questions: may 22, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
The estimated total value is not explicitly stated in the provided text.