ESBD_489204_1770832031430_PROPRIETARY SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE - Neuro Seq.pdf
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- Trauma-informed Interventions Training
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- 644-26-020526
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- Texas
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This is a Notice of Intent to Make a Proprietary Sole Source Purchase issued by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), an agency of the State of Texas. The agency seeks to procure trauma-informed interventions training specifically through the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT), offered solely by The Neurosequential Model Network, LLC. The purchase encompasses training and implementation of NMT, an evidence-based practice that enables TJJD clinicians to evaluate neurodevelopmental needs and incorporate youth responsivity requirements into treatment plans. The model teaches clinicians to assess brain development and create targeted interventions for underdeveloped brain areas, with particular emphasis on addressing the agency's increased population of youth with mental health needs. The response deadline for interested alternative bidders is 14 days after posting by 2:00 PM Central Time. The anticipated contract term is three years, with an initial term running from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, followed by two optional one-year renewal periods (April 1, 2029, through March 31, 2030, and April 1, 2030, through March 31, 2031).
The justification for sole-source procurement emphasizes that NMT is the only available model featuring a brain metric assessment tool supported by substantial research foundation. No pricing information or price comparison for similar goods and services was provided. The procurement is designated as a proprietary sole-source purchase under Texas Government Code Sections 2155.067 and 2155.083, requiring that only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand name, make, and model be considered. Interested parties who believe equivalent goods or services are available must submit written responses to Vickie Griffin, the designated Procurement Officer, at Vickie.griffin@tjjd.texas.gov before the response deadline.
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The Honorable Manny R. Ramirez, Chair | Shandra Carter, Executive Director
George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 N. Congress Ave., Ste. 13.1400, Austin, Texas 78701 | PO Box 12757, Austin, Texas 78701 (Tel) 512-490-7130 | (Fax) 512-490-7717 | www.tjjd.texas.gov
Transforming young lives and creating safer communities.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A PROPRIETARY SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
The Neurosequential Model Network, LLC
644-26-020526
February 11, 2026
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), an agency of the State of Texas, issues this notice of its intent to purchase goods and services described herein that, upon the agency’s information and belief, are only available for purchase through a single vendor. Any potential bidder who does not agree that these goods and services are available only from the Intended Source identified herein and wants to express interest in providing the required goods and services must contact the Procurement Officer named below by the Response Deadline.
Your response must be in writing and describe the goods and services you are offering as an equivalent to those available through the Intended Source. If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Officer before the Response Deadline.
Purchase Description: These specifications are being advertised in accordance with Sections
2155.067 and 2155.083 of the Texas Government Code. Only bids on goods and services conforming exactly to these specifications, which include proposing only the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified, will be considered in determining an award.
This purchase is for Trauma-informed Interventions Training, necessary for an evidence-based practice and training that allows TJJD clinicians to evaluate neurodevelopmental needs to ensure we are appropriately incorporating youth responsivity needs into their treatment plan. The NMT model teaches TJJD clinicians how to evaluate brain development and create interventions for areas of the brain that are underdeveloped.
TJJD has experienced a significant increase in youth with mental health needs. This model educates clinicians on best practices for managing this population’s needs.
NMT is the only model that has the brain metric assessment, and there is a substantial research foundation for the model; and The specified product or service is only available for purchase through a single vendor, e.g., manufacturer, publisher, service provider. Examples of sole-source proprietary purchases include a back issue of a magazine available from only the publisher and an educational conference available from only the conference sponsor.
Intended Source: The Neurosequential Model Network, LLC
3733 - 1 Westheimer Rd., #1039 Houston, TX 77027-5226
Price Paid for Similar Goods and Services: N/A
Justification: The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) seeks to procure trauma-informed interventions, specifically the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT), that address the impact of trauma on neurological and relational development. The intervention will http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/ https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/GV/pdf/GV.2155.pdf#2155 https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/GV/pdf/GV.2155.pdf#2155 provide guidance on not only developing competent clinical assessments of traumatized youth but also specific interventions related to sensory, relational, and cognitive needs. NMT will provide a more holistic approach to assessment of needs and treatment interventions for traumatized youth in our care.
TJJD will be able to train other clinicians within our agency on the intervention.
Response Deadline: 14 days after posting, by 2:00 PM CT
Anticipated Term: Initial Term: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029 Renewal
Option 1: April 1, 2029, through March 31, 2030 Renewal Option 2: April 1, 2030, through March 31, 2031
Procurement Officer: Vickie Griffin, CTCM, CTCD
1801 N. Congress Avenue Suite 13.1400 Austin, TX 78701 Vickie.griffin@tjjd.texas.gov mailto:Vickie.griffin@tjjd.texas.gov
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