Enterprise Research Administration Platform
- Client
- Texas
- RFP Number
- SW-118840
- Posted
- —
- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires an Enterprise Research Administration Platform (eRA) to serve its members and affiliates. To fulfill this need, the buyer seeks proposals from vendors to provide and deliver the enterprise research administration software solution. The requested scope dictates that the selected vendor will perform all associated work offsite. Regarding eligibility, the buyer strictly limits participation to USA organizations, requiring the vendor to be an onshore entity. The buyer accepts digital submission of proposals via email or online platforms. The buyer does not state specific evaluation criteria, key deadline dates, or a set budget amount, noting only that it is currently looking for proposals.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1416584-event.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation seeks a qualified offeror to provide application development, support, and maintenance services for a collection of business-critical custom software applications supporting the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. To be eligible, offerors must submit a complete electronic proposal meeting mandatory responsiveness requirements, including diverse business participation goals.
- Issued by
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Open
- 8/27/2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- RSVP for Preproposal Conference
- 09/14/26 @ 2 pm
- Preproposal Conference
- 09/15/26 @ 09:00am
- Proposals due
- 9/28/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- How to submit
- Electronic via JAGGAER
- Submission details
- Electronic proposals must be submitted on or before the due date and time. Technical Submittals should not exceed 100 pages and pictures should be limited.
- Contract term
- Three years after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with seven one-year renewal options (including 3% escalation), and a potential extension up to three months.
- Set-aside
- SDB goal of 20%, VBE goal of 3%, and PennDOT Act 89 Diverse Business (DB) Participation Program requirements.
- Insurance and bonding
- Performance security (certified check, cashier's check, letter of credit, or performance bond) for the first contract year cost may be required if financial capability is insufficient.
- Funding
- Act 89 of 2013
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical | 65% |
| Cost | 35% |
| Domestic Workforce Utilization | 3% bonus |
Scope of work
- Application development services
- Support services
- Maintenance services for custom software applications supporting the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Minimum qualifications
- Must be registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vendor Master file prior to contract execution
- Selected Offeror must perform at least 50% of the total contract value
- Must achieve or show Good Faith Efforts for SDB (20%) and VBE (3%) participation goals
Documents to include with the bid
- Technical Submittal
- Cost Submittal
- SDB Participation Submittal
- VBE Participation Submittal
- PennDOT Diverse Business (DB) submittal (EO-387)
- PDAA Self-Assessment form
- Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) / VPAT
- Proposal Contact Form
- Iran Free Procurement Certification and Disclosure Form
- Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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