Child Protective Post Adoption Services

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) through the Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services is soliciting proposals for Child Protective Post Adoption Services across all eleven DFPS administrative regions. The comprehensive services include case management, counseling, mental health services, parenting intervention, support groups, family-centered services, and residential treatment for children with special needs who have exited Child Protective Services conservatorship through permanent managing conservatorship. Qualified contractors may submit proposals for one or multiple service areas, with minimum qualifications requiring at least one year of recent business operations, demonstrated experience in post-adoption services, and proven financial solvency. The evaluation criteria will allocate 30 percent to qualifications and experience, 50 percent to the project work plan, and 20 percent to cost proposal. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on January 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with questions due by January 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and proposal submissions required by January 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated notice of award is scheduled for April 2026, with a contract start date of September 2026, and an initial four-year contract term with potential one-year extensions.

The procurement includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting plans and emphasizes culturally competent service delivery. Respondents must comply with federal and state requirements, including financial disclosure and Texas Public Information Act compliance. The contract will be awarded on a cost-reimbursement basis, with no guaranteed volume or compensation, and is contingent upon legislative appropriations. Historical annual compensation for similar contracts has been approximately $5,946,840, with regional allocations ranging from $177,000 to $1,189,140 per fiscal year. Additional funding of up to $1.2 million per fiscal year during the FY 26-27 Biennium may become available pending legislative action. DFPS reserves the right to adjust projected amounts, change allocation methods, or modify total contract amounts. The solicitation requires monthly in-person contact for in-state families and emphasizes continuity of care principles, with contractors expected to provide comprehensive support to post-adoption families across Texas.