Commission authorizes contract award step for independent verification/validation of new licensing system
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Summary
The commission authorized the executive director to execute a contract with the top-ranked vendor to provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for TDLR's new licensing system ("TDLR Core"). The procurement had multiple evaluation rounds; the action will allow staff to proceed with oversight services as the agency builds and
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation commission authorized the executive director to enter into a contract with the evaluation committee's recommended vendor to provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for the agency's new licensing system (referred to as TDLR Core). The IV&V provider will act as an independent reviewer to verify the vendor's deliverables and validate that implementation milestones meet contract and technical requirements.
Deputy General Counsel Charles Johnson summarized the procurement process: written proposals, scoring by an evaluation committee (including IT and program staff), a second-round presentation by the top two offerors, and a best-final-offer phase. Staff recommended the top-ranked firm and asked the commission to authorize the executive director to finalize the contract. Commissioners approved the recommendation.
Staff emphasized that procurement remains open until award is executed and that details in the procurement file are protected until the procurement is closed. Once executed, non-confidential procurement documents will be made available in accordance with public records requirements.
TDLR staff said the IV&V contract term will run through March 2028 with two optional renewal terms; the IV&V scope includes verification of 35 deliverables tied to the system implementation. The independent reviewer will deliver periodic reports to the executive team and help identify risks before they affect production timelines.