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DIR to Issue Solicitation for End-User IT Outsourcing Services

What to Know:
  • The forthcoming request for offers will cover services and equipment supporting end-user computing environments.
  • The solicitation will be offered through the Department of Information Resources’ Cooperative Contracts Program.
  • DIR plans to post the RFO Aug. 11.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is preparing to issue a solicitation for vendors to provide end-user IT outsourcing services through its Cooperative Contracts Program.

According to the agency’s pre-solicitation notice, the forthcoming request for offers will cover a range of technology services and equipment supporting end-user computing environments. The listed categories include computer installation, networking, software maintenance and support, data hosting, equipment repair, asset management and computer management services.

DIR also listed outsourcing services for management and operations, along with the rental or lease of computers, servers, printers, scanners, storage drives, power supplies and related equipment.

Awarded vendors will be able to provide services to customers eligible to purchase through DIR’s Cooperative Contracts Program. The department anticipates posting the RFO on Aug. 11, with questions due Sept. 8 and responses due Sept. 29.

More detailed information, including the listed service and equipment categories, is available in the pre-solicitation notice. Thuvan Huynh is the point of contact for this solicitation.
Chandler Treon is an Austin-based staff writer. He has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in literature and a master’s degree in technical communication, all from Texas State University.