Education Service Center, Region 4 Ionwave #26-14 Addendum 1

Region 4 ESC Solicits Proposals for AI and Total Cloud Solutions Contract

Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) in Houston, Texas is seeking proposals for a wide-ranging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Total Cloud Solutions contract. - Government Buyer: - Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC), Houston, Texas - Scope of Procurement: - Soliciting vendors for AI services and cloud solutions (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) - Open to educational and governmental entities nationwide via piggybacking - Products/Services Requested: - Artificial Intelligence services (consulting, implementation, support) - Total Cloud Solutions (cloud-based software, platforms, infrastructure) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or brands are named in the solicitation - Vendors may propose OEM-hosted solutions and use OEM/cloud provider uptime commitments - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide their own support and incident response SLAs - Awarded vendor responsible for contract performance, compliance, sales reporting, and administrative fees - Use of approved distributors, dealers, or subcontractors is allowed - Multiple awards possible; no minimum sales guarantee - MBE certifications accepted for diversity compliance - No restrictions on current Region 4 software contract holders bidding

Description

This is a Request for Proposal issued by Region 4 ESC for Artificial Intelligence and Total Cloud Solutions. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing AI services and cloud solutions suitable for entities wishing to piggyback off the contract. Proposals must be submitted online by the deadline, and the awarded vendor will be responsible for all performance, pricing compliance, sales reporting, and administrative fees. The contract effective date is tentatively set for January 1, 2027.

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