Statewide Video Sharing Solution (STVS)

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a statewide Video-as-a-Service solution to integrate approximately 3,500 traffic cameras connected via fiber, radio, and cellular networks into a centralized web portal, requiring transcoding of video streams from multiple manufacturers for uniform delivery across the TxDOT network. The contract, designated as Statewide Video Sharing Solution (STVS) under solicitation number 601440000051462, is a veteran-owned set-aside requiring a subcontracting plan for Texas-certified VetHUBs and falls under NAICS code 518210. The solicitation, posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, mandates a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price structure with F.O.B. destination terms and requires vendors to submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Work compliance approach, pricing in Excel format, a HUB subcontracting plan, vendor and personnel qualifications, assumptions, exceptions, security plans, and a one-page business continuity and disaster recovery plan. All responses must adhere to strict formatting rules, submitted as individual PDFs and Excel files, and must include an EIN, full firm name, address, and state vendor ID. The contract term spans from execution through June 30, 2029, with TxDOT holding sole discretion to renew for two additional one-year periods through June 30, 2031. Performance must meet Texas Administrative Code 202 standards for hardware security, deliver 24/7/365 video service and technical support, and include monthly and weekly reporting, audits, and quality assurance programs involving internal and external reviews. Evaluation will be based on a best-value process awarding 50 points for approach to SOW requirements, 35 points for pricing, and 15 points for qualifications, with mandatory pass/fail gates including document completeness, vendor performance history via the CPA report, and HUB subcontracting plan submission. Failure in any gate renders a response non-responsive. Vendors must comply with Texas statutes on human trafficking prohibition, anti-terrorism, child support obligations under Family Code §231.006, E-Verify, confidentiality, indemnification, and nondiscrimination under federal and state laws. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, automobile, and workers’ compensation coverage, with all personnel treated as independent contractors responsible for their own safety and compliance.