ESBD_File_352596_HHS0013603 Exhibits.zip

This document is a zip file related to a State of Texas and local contract opportunity from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for Regional Licensed Personal Protection or Licensed Security Officer Services. The contract is seeking qualified organizations to provide licensed personal protection officers or licensed security officers to assist DFPS staff who are supervising or transporting youth in DFPS conservatorship without placement. The services may be required at various locations within 9 designated DFPS regions, and officers may need to travel within or outside of the designated regions, including outside of Texas. The initial contract term is 1 year with 4 optional 1-year renewals. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 11, 2024, and responses are due by April 4, 2024.

The contract opportunity includes the jurisdictions of Travis County and several locations within the city of Austin. Pricing terms, set-asides, funding amounts and sources, and other details are not provided in the summary. The contract aims to address the limited availability of placement options for children and youth under DFPS conservatorship, requiring temporary living locations such as hotels and leased facilities.