Licensed Off Duty Peace Officer Services Region 6

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Licensed Off Duty Peace Officer Services in Region 6, which encompasses twelve counties including Brazoria County. The procurement seeks armed security services for HHSC offices, specifically requiring commissioned Texas peace officers to provide continuous security coverage during office hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, with potential for extended hours. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience, maintain required insurance coverage, conduct comprehensive background checks on personnel, and comply with Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirements. The IFB includes critical deadlines: the solicitation was posted on August 5, 2025, with an HSP Training Webinar scheduled for August 11, 2025, questions due by August 12, 2025, and responses due by August 26, 2025. The initial contract term will run from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028, with a potential two-year renewal option from September 1, 2028, to August 31, 2030. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision, ensure continuous coverage with emergency replacements within two hours, utilize a Time Sheet Management System, and maintain 24-hour contact availability.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions with a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal of 26%, based on the 2009 State of Texas Disparity Study. Bidders must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan with their response, with five methods available for demonstrating good faith effort in HUB utilization, including using only HUBs, participating in a Mentor-Protege Program, meeting or exceeding the HUB contract goal, soliciting HUB trade organizations, or self-performing when no subcontracting is intended. The historical spend for similar services was $659,500 for the period September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2025, though HHSC provides no guarantee of volume or compensation. Extensive background check requirements are mandated, including annual criminal history checks, DFPS checks for abuse/neglect/exploitation, and FBI fingerprint checks for employees who have lived outside Texas. Contractors must also comply with comprehensive data and system security requirements, including multi-factor authentication, encryption standards, and breach reporting procedures. The contract will require monthly Progress Assessment Report submissions, HUB coordinator meetings, and ongoing compliance monitoring.