Articulate 360 Teams Software Licenses_V2

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting competitive bids for Articulate 360 Teams Software Licenses under solicitation number HHS0017202_V2, issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) pursuant to Texas Government Code 2157.068 for the procurement of information technology commodity items. The solicitation requires vendors to provide not only the software licenses but also ongoing maintenance, updates, and technical support, ensuring the platform's capability to develop and deliver interactive, regulation-based online training courses with scenario-based learning, controlled navigation, accessibility-compliant design, and stable Learning Management System integration. Bids must conform exactly to the specified brand and model, with pricing submitted exclusively via Exhibit C — a firm, fixed-price structure valid for the entire life of the contract, which includes all labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses; incidental costs such as travel, per diem, office space, and reproduction services are explicitly excluded. The contract has an initial term of twelve months, with HHSC holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods and also maintain the ability to extend the term by one additional year, subject to operational needs. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to Samantha Arriaga at HHSC by the deadline of June 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, and late submissions will be disqualified. Bidders are required to comply with numerous administrative, legal, and operational conditions, including the completion and submission of Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), which is mandatory for evaluation eligibility. Contractors must also submit a Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties, through the Texas Ethics Commission if selected as a potential awardee, and obtain an 11-digit Texas Identification Number from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to receive payment. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating primary coverage including umbrella liability of at least $1,000,000 with a waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC, and proof must be submitted within ten days of award. The evaluation process includes pass/fail gates for compliance with specifications and satisfactory past performance, with award determined based on best value to the state, considering performance delivery, price, past performance, and ability to perform — HHSC is not obligated to select the lowest bid. Deliverables become state property under the Public Information Act, and the contractor assumes