Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017794
Texas DFPS SoftChalk Cloud Team License Renewals and Support
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017794
NAICS
511210
This opportunity is for the renewal and provision of SoftChalk Cloud Team Licenses for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), managed by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services - Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) - Office: Procurement and Contracting Services - OEM Highlight: - SoftChalk (brand-name requirement) - Vendors Mentioned: - Only SoftChalk is specified as the OEM; vendors must be certified (Dual CTCD/CTCM) - Products Requested: - SoftChalk Cloud Renewal (L&D) Team License - Up to 15 authors, 0-5,000 learners - Annual renewal, 14-month license term - SoftChalk Cloud Renewal (COS) Team License - Up to 5 authors, 0-1,500 learners - Annual renewal, 1-year license term - Includes 2GB storage per user, premium support (unlimited priority email/live phone), professional development (overview, workshop, webinars, training videos) - Quantities: - 1 license each for L&D and COS team licenses - Unique Requirements: - Exact make/model (SoftChalk Cloud) required; no substitutes - Compliance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2157.068 (exemption) - Vendors must hold Dual CTCD/CTCM certification (Cert Number: 1900007150) - Contract covers all DFPS Regions 1-11; multiple awards possible - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year (with some items at 14 months), two one-year renewal options, possible one-year extension - Estimated Contract Value: - $56,740.00 total - Notable Features: - Premium support and professional development included for COS license - Annual subscription model - Storage allocation per user
Description
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit respondents to enter into contracts with DFPS to provide SoftChalk Cloud Renewal (L&D) and (COS) Team Licenses. The procurement involves multiple districts and zones across Texas and includes various exhibits and vendor forms. The total estimated contract value is $56,740.00. The solicitation is exempt under Tex. Gov't Code § 2157.068 and requires Dual CTCD/CTCM certification (Cert Number: 1900007150).