Manitou Cloud Services

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Manitou Cloud Services to support the Bold Group Fire Alarm Monitoring Application, a critical 24x7 system that monitors fire alarm systems across the state. The solicitation, numbered 601440000053644, was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Procurement system at txdot.bonfirehub.com; any submission via email or other unauthorized means will be deemed non-responsive. The contract requires a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price structure with no price increases permitted during the term, and includes line items for an annual subscription and a second-year renewal, though the total contract value is not specified. The scope encompasses the provision of licenses, ongoing maintenance, and support services for the Manitou Cloud platform, ensuring real-time event detection, alarm escalation, incident tracking, and operational reporting, with all services required to operate without interruption, including weekends and holidays. The vendor must also deliver comprehensive documentation and training at no additional cost, comply with TxDOT’s ITD Cyber Security requirements, and satisfy the cybersecurity program certification under Texas Government Code Section 2063.104, while providing a TxDOT Security Questionnaire within five business days of request. The contract term is one year, commencing upon execution and expiring on July 31, 2027, with TxDOT holding sole discretion to renew for one additional year ending July 31, 2028, provided written notice is given at least 30 days prior to expiration. Performance is centered at TxDOT’s Central Alarm Monitoring Station in Austin, Texas, with all pricing required to be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, and inclusive of all delivery, handling, and fuel surcharges. Compliance with Texas procurement statutes and administrative rules, including Government Code Chapters 2151, 2155, 2157, 2161, and Title 34, Chapter 20 TAC, is mandatory, alongside adherence to human trafficking prohibitions under §2155.0061, anti-boycott regulations, abortion provider restrictions, and nondiscrimination provisions under Title VI and ADA. The vendor must be eligible, not suspended or debarred, and must submit legally compliant certifications regarding nepotism