Software & SaaS Solutions

Contract 159596, established by the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene, Texas, is a national cooperative agreement for Software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Effective October 1, 2025, the contract aims to create a preferred vendor list to support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of participating public agencies through the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program. The scope includes a wide array of solutions such as ERP, CRM, HCM, financial management, AI applications, and business intelligence, delivered via cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid methodologies. PayByPhone US Inc. is one of the selected awardees, providing services that include license procurement, implementation, integration, and ongoing technical support. The agreement is set for an initial term of three years with options for two additional one-year renewals. Awardees were selected based on a 100-point evaluation focusing on their ability to perform, references, experience, and pricing. The contract incorporates strict federal compliance standards, including FAR provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-25 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, as well as requirements for data privacy and security adherence. Administrative terms include monthly sales reporting to OMNIA Partners, specific audit rights for a four-year period, and a pricing structure that generally functions as a not-to-exceed ceiling.