GFT Infrastructure, Inc. — DIR-CPO-6213

GFT Infrastructure, Inc. holds a deliverables-based information technology services contract under DIR-CPO-6213 issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources, enabling state and local government agencies, public education institutions, and other public entities in Texas and beyond to procure IT services without purchasing hardware or software. The contract supports four technology categories: application development, maintenance, support, and modernization including ERP systems; business intelligence, data management, analytics, and automation; and project and program management. All work must be delivered through Agile methodologies, aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and comply with Texas-specific requirements such as TX-RAMP for cloud services and EIR accessibility regulations. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, task-order mechanism with performance governed by individual Statements of Work, each defining scope, timelines, and deliverables. Proposals are evaluated on a trade-off basis emphasizing vendor experience and customer support over price, with 60% weight given to past performance and financial stability verified through Dun & Bradstreet metrics, and 40% to a marketing and customer support plan. Mandatory certifications include submission of the PDAA for accessibility, and if offering user-facing applications, the VADSIR form. Vendors must also comply with Texas HUB program requirements if subcontracting, complete E-Verify enrollment, adhere to foreign ownership disclosures under NDAA regulations, and certify no involvement in the boycott of Israel. All submissions must be uploaded individually via the BidStamp VIS portal without zip files, adhere to strict page limits, and follow prescribed formatting guidelines. Personnel may be subject to background investigations, cybersecurity training, and secure data erasure protocols per NIST 800-88. The contract has a five-year term through May 27, 2031, and payment is handled directly by customers against purchase orders, with DIR collecting administrative fees as authorized under the General Appropriations Act. No pricing is pre-established, and the contract value is not specified in the solicitation materials. Contract administration oversight is managed by DIR-appointed personnel, with designated points of contact provided after award.