Request for Offer-Dot Net Nuke (DNN) Software Maintenance

The Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified respondents to provide comprehensive maintenance services for its Dot Net Nuke (DNN) EVOQ software, encompassing three production licenses and two non-production licenses, through Request for Offer 5510001031. The solicitation emphasizes best value selection rather than lowest price, weighing technical merit at 40%, past performance and qualifications at 30%, and cost reasonableness at 30%. Respondents must demonstrate proven experience with similar public sector contracts, maintain TX-RAMP Level 2 certification throughout the contract term, and provide audited or unaudited financial statements to establish stability. The initial contract period runs through August 31, 2027, with options for up to three one-year renewals. All proposals must be submitted electronically by 3:00 PM Central Time on August 20, 2026, to bidroom@texasagriculture.gov and include a full set of mandatory exhibits covering debarment certification, data security, insurance, diversity equity and inclusion, subcontracting plans, financial capacity, and detailed disclosures of key personnel and potential conflicts of interest involving current or recent TDA employees. Invoices must be sent electronically to invoices@texasagriculture.gov and include the correct remit-to address, and payment is subject to state appropriations and compliance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act. The agency retains full authority for inspection and acceptance of services, with no physical delivery location specified, and performance is expected to be delivered remotely or from the vendor’s existing infrastructure. Failure to complete any exhibit, meet certification requirements, or comply with submission formats will result in automatic disqualification, and the contract value is estimated at over $100,000.