Artificial Intelligence Agent Testing and Evaluation Platform

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking proposals for the development and implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Agent Testing and Evaluation Platform under solicitation number TRS000683. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a deadline of August 14, 2026, for any questions and a firm deadline of August 31, 2026, for proposal submissions. All responses must be submitted exclusively through the Procurement and Vendor E-System, known as PAVES, and emailed proposals will not be accepted. Proposers are strongly encouraged to begin the submission process at least three to four days prior to the deadline to ensure compliance with the system’s technical requirements and formatting guidelines. The platform being sought is intended to support the testing and evaluation of AI agents, though specific functional requirements are detailed within the full solicitation document available on the PAVES portal. The contracting entity is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a state-level agency located in Texas, with no set-aside provisions designated for the solicitation. The point of contact for technical or access-related inquiries is Carolyn Knowles, who can be reached via email at Carolyn.Knowles@trs.texas.gov or by phone at 512-111-1111. Additional information including access instructions, job aids, and the full solicitation document can be found on the TRS procurement website and through the Texas SmartBuy portal at the provided link. Successful bidders will be expected to deliver a fully functional AI testing and evaluation system that meets TRS’s operational, security, and performance standards, with all work performed within the state of Texas.