Texas DIR/ESBD #582-27-00117

TCEQ Seeks Software Updates for Worldwide Vehicle Emissions Analyzers

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking a contractor to provide software updates and modifications for proprietary Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. vehicle emissions analyzers used in the state's Vehicle Emission Testing Program. - Government Buyer: - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OEM Highlight: - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. is the sole OEM for the vehicle emissions analyzers and their proprietary software - Products/Services Requested: - Software development and update services for Worldwide vehicle emissions analyzers - Project management for software update projects - Quality assurance testing to ensure updates meet certification and acceptance criteria - Key Requirements: - Software updates must enable inspections in additional counties, enhance communication with the Texas Information Management System (TIMS), and print vehicle recall information - Only the OEM (Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.) can modify the proprietary software - Contract includes beta testing and requires installation of updates in 90% of the analyzer fleet within 60 days after beta testing concludes - Compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2157 for Automated Information Systems purchases - Subcontracting opportunities are identified - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed, as this is a service-based contract for ongoing software updates and modifications

Description

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking a contract to support the AirCheckTexas Vehicle Emissions I/M program by providing necessary updates to the software on Worldwide analyzers. The software is proprietary and licensed for use only on the specific analyzers, with modifications allowed only by the original manufacturer. The contract involves software modifications and updates across multiple highway districts in Texas. The solicitation is exempt under the purchase of Automated Information Systems (Govt Code Chapter 2157) and requires Dual CTCD/CTCM certification.

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