AI and IT Technical Advisory Services

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (3 documents, 32 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Proposal deadline was extended to Wednesday, November 04, 2026, 3:00 pm Central Time. (ESBD_560545_1791579728497_TRS000663_Solicitation Addendum 2.pdf, p. 2)

How to submit

• Responses must be submitted through TRS's PAVES e-system using a confirmed bidder account. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 5)
• Respondents must complete New Supplier Registration in PAVES to become a confirmed bidder, then submit the proposal and PAVES Questionnaire. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 20)

Pre-bid meeting or site visit

• Pre-proposal conference on September 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Central Time, via Microsoft Teams. Attendance is nonmandatory. (ESBD_560545_1790197517225_TRS000658 - AI & IT Technical Support and Advising Services RFP_Addendum_1.pdf, p. 3)

Questions deadline

• Questions were due September 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Time, sent to the Procurement and Contracts Representative only. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 1)

Set-aside and participation goals

• A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (SP) is required with the Response because subcontracting opportunities are probable. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 13)
• If an SP is required, Contractor must submit a signed monthly Progress Assessment Report (PAR) via PAVES by the last day of each month. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 13)

Contract term

• Initial contract term is four (4) years from the effective date of Contract, with no optional renewals. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 5)

Forms to return

• Subcontracting Plan (SP) form must be submitted with the Response. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 13)

Scope highlights

• Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services for Teacher Retirement System of Texas. (ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf, p. 1)

Documents we read

• ESBD_560545_1789768049939_TRS000658_RFP_Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Technical Support and Advising Services_Solicitation.pdf 23 pages
• ESBD_560545_1790197517225_TRS000658 - AI & IT Technical Support and Advising Services RFP_Addendum_1.pdf 7 pages
• ESBD_560545_1791579728497_TRS000663_Solicitation Addendum 2.pdf 2 pages