Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is soliciting proposals under solicitation number TRS000658 for professional Artificial Intelligence (AI) and General Information Technology (IT) Technical and Advisory Services. The objective is to secure a firm to provide strategic planning, solution design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing advisory services to modernize systems, enhance operational efficiency, and enable the responsible use of AI. The scope of work is divided into four primary categories: Strategic Advisory and Planning, Artificial Intelligence and Automation, Application Platform Services, and Organizational Enablement and Knowledge Transfer. The initial contract term is four years, and the award will be based on best value standards. Eligible respondents must possess at least 10 years of experience in enterprise-wide IT support and public sector consulting. Proposals must be submitted through the TRS Procurement and Vendor E-System (PAVES) by November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM US Central Time. Mandatory requirements include the submission of a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan and completion of the New Supplier Registration process in PAVES. Evaluation may include an initial scoring round followed by optional presentation, interview, or demonstration rounds, and a Best and Final Offer round. Once awarded, the contractor must submit all invoices and deliverables through PAVES and provide monthly Progress Assessment Reports.