Law enforcement and criminal investigation training

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) of the State of Texas issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on April 16, 2026, seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide law enforcement and criminal investigation training services, with responses due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Central Time. The procurement covers professional training on search and seizure laws, including warrantless searches and constitutional protections under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, with course content addressing evidentiary considerations, civil rights implications, criminal enterprise insights, and guidance on narcotics, RICO, conspiracy, murder, and other serious crimes. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience in law enforcement training with at least two experienced instructors, provide three professional references from law enforcement agencies, submit detailed training syllabi and methodologies, and possess the ability to deliver statewide training across six regional locations: San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, El Paso, and McAllen. The contract term extends five years from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with annual evaluation periods and potential extension options at DPS's discretion, requiring respondents to accommodate at least 18 classes per year with courses lasting up to 40 hours in duration. Evaluation will be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications on a best value basis under Texas Government Code Section 2254, with pricing considered only during negotiations after the preferred respondent is selected; the anticipated contract award date is August 28, 2026. Respondents must submit financial capability documentation, including audited financial statements for the previous two years or a Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Report, and comply with criminal history background checks, appropriate insurance coverage, and confidentiality and cybersecurity requirements, with potential liquidated damages of up to $100 per business day for failure to deliver course completion at agreed-upon times.

This solicitation is subject to the State of Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan requirements, with an applicable HUB goal of 26.0% for all other services contracts; respondents must demonstrate good faith effort in utilizing HUBs through either identifying specific HUB subcontractors or notifying at least three Texas-certified HUBs and two or more trade organizations or development centers serving disabled veterans of subcontracting opportunities at least seven working days prior to bid submission. Potential subcontracting opportunities include curriculum development, education and training consulting, course development services, and instructor-led classroom training, along with related testing materials, books, manuals, and presentation systems equipment. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. All respondents must complete the Texas Identification Number application (Form AP-152), submit a W-9 form for tax documentation purposes, authorize direct deposit for payment processing, and comply with the DPS Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish that the contract is non-exclusive, that DPS retains termination rights for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for unavailability of funds, and that all work products and intellectual property rights become the exclusive property of the State of Texas. The solicitation guarantees no minimum compensation to the selected contractor, with payment issued only upon DPS receipt of approval from the Contract Monitor confirming acceptance of services. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-day-of-instruction basis for each of the six regional locations across the five contract years, with all costs inclusive of travel expenses, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.