Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #457-27-004
Procurement of Zend/PHP Software Maintenance and Support for IBM iSeries
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
457-27-004
NAICS
511210
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) is seeking proprietary software maintenance and support for its IBM iSeries web application infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) - Contact: Brian ONeal, CTCM, CTCD - OEM and Vendor: - Perforce Software Inc. (sole-source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Zend/PHP software maintenance and support for IBM iSeries - Required for PHP functionality on IBM iSeries servers - Estimated contract value: $17,036.66 - Unique Requirements: - Only Perforce Software Inc. (Zend Technologies) solution is compatible with TSBPA's infrastructure - Procurement is restricted to the specified brand and model; no substitutes accepted - Supports existing proprietary web application environment - Period of Performance: - Purchase order valid for approximately one year from issuance
Description
This solicitation is for the sole source procurement of Zend/PHP software maintenance and support for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy's IBM iSeries web application infrastructure. The Zend Server runs natively on IBM iSeries servers and is necessary for PHP to function. Due to proprietary licensing requirements and the unique nature of the Zend/PHP environment, Perforce Software Inc. is the sole source provider. The procurement involves proprietary software licensing to support existing web infrastructure.