Employee Assistance Program Services

The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is seeking proposals for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to serve all TSD employees and their immediate family members. The selected contractor will be required to provide up to six counseling sessions per incident or problem per client per fiscal year, 24/7 telephone assistance, critical incident debriefing, staff orientation, a minimum of 20 training hours on workplace and personal issues, and online resources. The contract term is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM CT on August 2, 2024, and will be evaluated based on compensation/fees (40%) and qualifications/experience (60%). TSD may conduct interviews and request a best and final offer before making an award. The contractor must have a minimum of three years of experience providing EAP services and the ability to communicate in American Sign Language and English.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and the RFP does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP indicates that the initial estimated employee count is 465 full-time equivalents per month, but TSD reserves the right to adjust this number as needed. The RFP does not provide a specific award value or budget range.