FY26-FY30 agency-wide psychological evaluations

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting proposals for agency-wide psychological evaluations covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The solicitation seeks licensed psychologists to perform pre-employment, reinstatement, and retire/rehire psychological evaluations on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants must demonstrate current Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists licensure, at least two years of full-time experience in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, completion of a minimum of ten law enforcement psychological evaluations, and familiarity with empirically validated assessment measures and employment law. Evaluations must be conducted remotely via HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing, with contractors required to maintain professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The open enrollment period commenced on December 17, 2025, and remains open through July 30, 2030, with semi-annual application reviews occurring in February and August. The contract term begins on the date of full execution and extends through August 31, 2030, with no guaranteed quantities of evaluations.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Information and Certifications Form does capture historical underutilized business (HUB) certification status and Texas business preferences such as service-disabled veteran ownership. Pricing will be on a per-evaluation basis, with contractors compensated only for evaluations completed and accepted by DPS, and no minimum compensation guaranteed. After one year under contract, contractors may request pricing adjustments not to exceed three percent annually. Vendors must complete multiple mandatory forms including the Application for Texas Identification Number, Direct Deposit Authorization Form, W-9, and Information and Certifications Form to be considered. Submissions can be made electronically via email to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, contractors will be paid per completed and accepted psychological evaluation, with potential for multiple awards to qualified applicants throughout the open enrollment period.