Kentico xPerience Upgrade

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is soliciting proposals to upgrade its digital platforms by migrating the live websites H-GAC.com and WrkSolutions.com into a modernized implementation of Xperience by Kentico. This procurement, identified by solicitation number RFP-DS-KXPU-04-26, is posted on the Texas SmartBuy portal and managed through H-GAC’s fully automated web-based procurement system powered by OpenGov. Proposals must be submitted via the H-GAC Procurement Portal, with mandatory vendor registration and subscription required to participate. The solicitation was issued on April 29, 2026, and responses are due by June 11, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 541512 and is targeted at state and local government contractors. Performance is expected to occur in Texas, though specific timelines, deliverables beyond the migration, and contract duration are not detailed. The agency emphasizes strict adherence to procurement integrity, prohibiting any direct communication between offerors and H-GAC personnel outside the designated solicitation contact, with violations potentially leading to proposal rejection. Gratuities or favors to any official or evaluation team member are strictly forbidden. While no formal evaluation criteria, cost breakdowns, inspection protocols, or required certifications are provided, offerors must comply with the electronic submission process and procurement portal requirements to be considered.