ESBD_File_352596_Solicitation Addendum 3_Attachment to Addendum 3.zip

This document is a Solicitation Addendum for a contract opportunity issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide Licensed Personal Protection Officers or Licensed Security Officers services to assist DFPS staff who are supervising or transporting Youth in DFPS conservatorship who are without placement. The contract will cover nine (9) DFPS Regions in Texas, excluding Regions 1 and 2. Services may be required at different locations, such as DFPS facilities, hotels, residential settings, or other locations within the designated DFPS Regions. The initial contract term is one (1) year, with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional one-year renewals. An optional pre-proposal conference will be held on March 11, 2024, and the deadline for submitting responses is April 4, 2024, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time.

The Scope of Work requires the Contractor to provide licensed Officers and prioritize the protection of the Child or Youth in various environments. The Officer's services may involve the de-escalation and mitigation of Child or Youth's behaviors to ensure the ongoing safety of Children, Youth, and DFPS staff. The contract will serve the jurisdictions of Travis County and the City of Austin.