ESBD_450624_1756931657532_696-TC-25-B037.pdf

This is a solicitation (Invitation for Bid, IFB 696-TC-25-B037) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for Psychopathy Expert Assessment Services throughout the state of Texas. The solicitation was released on September 3, 2025, with a bid deadline of October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT. The contract term will run from November 30, 2025 through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. The primary service required is for experts to conduct clinical assessments of sex offenders to determine if they have a behavioral abnormality that makes them likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence, potentially involving court testimony in civil commitment cases.

The solicitation specifies minimum qualifications for bidders, including being licensed in Texas as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist, with a minimum of two years' experience in psychological assessments related to behavioral abnormality and psychopathy. Bidders must be experienced in using assessment tools like the Hare Psychopathy Checklist Revised and Static-99R, and capable of providing court testimony as an expert. The HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting goal for this contract is 26.0% for the "All Other Services Contracts" category. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on meeting minimum qualifications, with the Department reserving the right to reject any or all bids.