Right Click Tools

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager through the acquisition of Right Click Tools to enhance device compliance, strengthen security posture, and enable rapid remediation of issues across its entire fleet of devices, with the goal of automating repetitive tasks and minimizing the risk of overlooked vulnerabilities. The solicitation, numbered 582-26-17001, is a Request for Bid with a submission deadline of June 26, 2026, and is targeted at vendors capable of delivering new, unused, and currently produced software tools that align with state requirements. Bidders must price per unit shown, exclude state and federal taxes, and quote F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed, with prices firm for 30 days after bid opening. Delivery must occur within the timeframe specified by the bidder, or default to 14 calendar days if unstated, and all shipments must be made during normal working hours unless prior approval is obtained. The contract mandates strict compliance with Texas statutes and state-specific cybersecurity and operational standards. Vendors must certify they are not owned or controlled by citizens or entities from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated threat nations, and must affirm adherence to prohibitions on human trafficking, abortion funding, vaccine passports, and lobbying using state funds. All personnel accessing TCEQ systems must complete Texas Cyber Command-certified cybersecurity training annually, and vendors must annually submit lists of required trainees by August 1st for completion by September 30th. Vendors are required to meet specified security controls, maintain a business continuity plan capable of restoring operations within 72 hours of a disaster, and ensure no prohibited technologies are used on any devices accessing state data. The state reserves the right to inspect goods at the vendor's place of business, test samples from shipments, and reject non-conforming items, with all associated costs borne by the vendor. Invoices must be submitted in duplicate with the TCEQ order number, and payments are governed by Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code, with no penalties for payments made within 30 days of receipt of an uncontested invoice and goods or services. Awards will be made based on low bid—either by line item or total—or any combination determined at the state’s sole discretion, considering statutory factors including preference programs and critical infrastructure protections. The contract incorporates Texas Government Code provisions for dispute resolution, non-appropriation of funds, public information transparency, indemnification, and