Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 696-TC-25-P025 for Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services, seeking qualified vendors to provide community-based treatment programs for clients transitioning from incarceration. The solicitation specifically targets Community-Based Outpatient Programs, including Therapeutic Community (TC) Substance Use Treatment and Substance Abuse Counseling Program (SACP) services for individuals released from In-Prison Therapeutic Community (IPTC) or Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFFP) who are on community supervision. Minimum qualifications for respondents include two years of experience managing a Community Outpatient Facility with chemical dependency treatment programs, ability to obtain required insurance, capability to commence operations without initial financial assistance, and providing upper-level management personnel. The evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system comprising cost (45%), programs and services (35%), site suitability (10%), experience (4%), past performance (4%), and financial strength (2%). Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference on September 23, 2025, written clarification questions deadline on September 25, 2025, and proposal submission deadline on October 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Contractors will be responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and services to deliver substance use treatment, including intake, orientation, client records management, discharge planning, and ongoing monitoring.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract is structured as a multiple award, firm fixed-price contract with an initial term of one year and six months, with potential renewal for two additional one-year option periods starting January 1, 2026. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation anticipates awarding multiple contracts to providers capable of delivering comprehensive substance abuse treatment services. The programs will incorporate the Modified Texas Therapeutic Community Model, focusing on cognitive interventions, restructuring, and developing pro-social skills. Services will include outpatient counseling, peer support groups, family intervention, community resource support, and case management, with treatment durations ranging from 30 to 90 days depending on the specific program phase. Providers must utilize written curriculum, offer individual and group counseling sessions, and provide both secular and non-secular peer support activities. The ultimate goal of these services is to reduce recidivism, facilitate rehabilitation, and support clients in developing crime and drug-free lifestyle plans that promote productive citizenship.