Redgate Software License and Related Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting Redgate Software License and Related Services under solicitation number 304-27-0360JW, with offers due by June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract requires the provision of Redgate Monitor Enterprise Edition for monitoring up to 40 virtual SQL Server instances in both production and non-production environments, along with Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials for a minimum of three users, enabling database schema and content comparison, SQL code development, documentation, and source control. All software must be commercially available off-the-shelf, configurable, and compatible with existing infrastructure, supporting on-premises deployment with high availability architecture for load balancing and failover. The solution must provide real-time compliance auditing with automated logging of sensitive actions and redaction of passwords and keys from logs. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods extending through August 31, 2030. Respondents must submit a mandatory price sheet as an annual fee, with optional additional licenses priced per unit, and all submissions must include completed forms such as the Conflict of Interest Statement, Nondisclosure Agreement, Confidential Treatment Acknowledgment, and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, along with boilerplate agreements, warranty information, and license terms. The evaluation process is based on a Best Value Standard under Texas Government Code Section 2157.003, weighing compliance with CPA specifications at 50%, cost at 30%, and past performance, qualifications, and experience at 20%. Only responsive offers pass the initial gate. The successful respondent must comply with stringent security requirements including IRS Publication 1075 for Federal Tax Information handling, TX-RAMP or equivalent cloud certification, and DIR Security Control Standards, and must conduct background checks on personnel accessing sensitive data. The contract mandates full indemnification by the respondent for CPA and the State of Texas, with no reciprocal indemnification, and prohibits assignment without prior written consent. All services must meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, ADA, EEO laws, and Texas Accessibility requirements under 1 TAC Chapter 213. Respondents must also certify compliance with immigration laws, avoid deceptive trade practices, provide child support information for owners