Oracle PeopleSoft Licensed Software and Software Support Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting Offers for Oracle PeopleSoft Licensed Software and Software Support Services to support its Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, which includes CAPPS Financials and CAPPS HR/Payroll. The solicitations under RFO 304-27-0790MS-1 require vendors to provide licensed software, ongoing maintenance, technical support, and documentation, including Software Update License and Support (SULS) for Premier Support phase products with 24/7/365 service accessibility and My Oracle Support access. The contract term spans four years from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2030, with an option for up to three additional one-year renewals, and a potential unilateral extension of up to 180 days. Pricing must be submitted via a mandatory Excel-based Price Sheet with three schedules covering annual renewals, future expansions, and optional services, with all prices firm for 180 days after the submission deadline. Offers are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT and must be submitted electronically to bidcpa@cpa.texas.gov with a copy to Michelle Shih, including a structured table of contents with hyperlinks and electronically or scanned signatures on all required forms. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements, including indemnification by the vendor to defend and hold harmless the State of Texas and CPA against all claims, with no reciprocal obligation from CPA. Respondents must maintain insurance coverages rated “A” by A.M. Best, including Employee Dishonesty, Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability, with CPA named as additional insured. Vendors handling Federal Tax Information must comply fully with IRS Publication 1075, conduct required background checks, provide annual security training, and obtain prior IRS written approval before subcontracting any FTI-related work. All personnel accessing confidential CPA information must sign a Confidential Treatment of Information Acknowledgment, and all confidential data remains CPA’s exclusive property. Respondents must also certify compliance with Texas laws on child support, unfair business practices, immigration, firearm entity non-discrimination, human trafficking, ADA accommodations, and occupational safety, while being free from federal debarment. The evaluation is conducted under the Best Value Standard per Texas Government Code Section 2157.003, with responsiveness being a pass/fail gate. Payments are governed by