License Examination Development & Administration Services

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) are seeking a qualified vendor to develop and administer licensing examinations for real estate professionals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) #329-26-30001. The procurement covers comprehensive examination services for real estate brokers, sales agents, real estate inspectors, professional inspectors, certified general appraisers, certified residential appraisers, and licensed residential appraisers. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing exam content, maintaining test banks, conducting job analyses, and ensuring exam security, with examinations requiring both national and state-specific components. The contract will run from the date of execution through August 31, 2028, with options for two 2-year renewals, and the contractor must have test scheduling services fully operational by July 15, 2026, with examinations beginning September 1, 2026. Proposals are due on October 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, and the evaluation criteria will include general compliance, examination development and administration, candidate services, and cost.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation, with statewide HUB goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the contract type. Vendors must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to engage certified HUB vendors, including contacting at least three HUB vendors and two trade organizations prior to bid submission. The examinations will be self-funded through candidate fees, with the contractor required to remit $25.00 per candidate for real estate and inspector exams and $10.00 per candidate for appraiser exams. Current examination fees range from $39.00 to $55.00 depending on the exam type, suggesting potential revenue opportunities for the selected vendor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contractor will generate revenue through exam fees and will be responsible for all aspects of examination development, administration, and candidate services across multiple professional licensing categories.