ESBD_453401_1757712641902_696-TC-25-P025.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services. The solicitation (No. 696-TC-25-P025) seeks proposals for Community-Based Outpatient Programs including Therapeutic Community (TC) Substance Use Treatment and Substance Abuse Counseling Program (SACP) services. The contract will provide treatment services for clients released from the In-Prison Therapeutic Community (IPTC) or Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFFP) who are on community supervision. The contract term is one year and six months, with potential renewal for two additional one-year option periods, starting January 1, 2026. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on September 23, 2025, a deadline for written clarification questions on September 25, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline on October 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT.

The solicitation anticipates awarding multiple firm, fixed-price contracts. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications, including two years of experience managing a Community Outpatient Facility with associated chemical dependency treatment programs, ability to obtain required insurance, capability to commence operations without initial financial assistance, and ability to provide upper-level management personnel. The evaluation will be based on a weighted scoring system: cost (45%), programs and services (35%), site suitability (10%), experience (4%), past performance (4%), and financial strength (2%). Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to deliver substance use treatment, including intake, orientation, client records management, discharge planning, and ongoing monitoring. The contract includes specific requirements for staffing, training, client interactions, risk management, and compliance with state and federal regulations.