Acquisition and Retention Analysis

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a research project to determine the appropriate salary increase needed to attract and retain Direct Care staff at their five secure facilities located in Mart, Brownwood, Edinburgh, Gainesville, and Giddings. The successful bidder will be required to provide proposals with cost estimates to help TJJD understand the salary increase necessary to effectively recruit and retain direct care personnel. The project is expected to be completed by the end of December 2024, and bidders must submit their proposals and the signed IFB document via email to the specified contact by the bid opening date and time of September 19, 2024 at 2 PM. TJJD will evaluate the bids based on the best value to the state, with pricing required to remain firm for 30 days. No substitutions are permitted without written approval from TJJD, and the contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that requires integration. Additionally, the IFB does not specify a budget range or award value for the project.