Phire Software License and Related Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting offers for a Phire Software License and Related Services to manage application changes across development, testing, and production environments within its PeopleSoft application. The solicitation, numbered 304-26-0731KG, requires vendors to provide an enterprise subscription license accommodating unlimited named or concurrent users, along with all associated maintenance, upgrades, and technical support services at no additional cost. The solution must be a PeopleTools-based application change management tool capable of supporting multiple PeopleSoft environments through a single installation. Offers must be submitted electronically by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to bidcpa@cpa.texas.gov with a copy to Kristy Guevara, the primary point of contact. The contract term begins July 1, 2026, and extends through August 31, 2027, with the possibility of three one-year renewal options through August 31, 2030. Evaluation will follow the Best Value Standard as mandated by Texas Government Code Section 2157.003, prioritizing compliance with CPA specifications at 50%, cost at 30%, and vendor qualifications and past performance at 20%. Responsiveness is a pass/fail gate, and non-responsive offers will be disqualified. All proposed pricing must be comprehensive and inclusive of all related expenses, with optional features excluded from scoring. Successful respondents must comply with stringent safeguards for Federal Tax Information per IRS Publication 1075, including background checks for personnel, maintaining an access log, obtaining IRS approval before subcontracting FTI work, and allowing 24-hour inspections of facilities. The vendor must maintain Texas-licensed insurance policies with A.M. Best "A" ratings, including $1 million professional liability, $1 million commercial general liability per occurrence ($2 million aggregate), $25,000 employee dishonesty coverage per individual, and workers compensation. The State of Texas must be named as an additional insured or loss payee. Vendors must certify eligibility, including absence of debarment or suspension, compliance with child support and human trafficking laws, and adherence to ADA and occupational safety standards. Respondents must complete mandatory forms including the Mandatory Price Sheet, VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Nondisclosure Agreement, Public Nature Certification, and Respondent Exceptions Template. Invoicing must be submitted via email to