PAP RFP FY26/27

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive peer assistance program serving licensed veterinarians in Texas. The primary objective is to identify, assist, and monitor veterinarians experiencing job-impairing mental health, alcohol, or drug problems, with an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures. The contractor must employ a full-time program director who is either a licensed Texas physician specializing in peer assistance or holds a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology with at least four years of licensing experience. Key deliverables include maintaining a 24/7 telephone system, providing statewide coverage with at least five geographically dispersed licensed veterinarians, conducting educational presentations twice yearly, and submitting monthly compliance reports and quarterly performance data to TBVME. The RFP is seeking to serve an estimated 22 participants, with proposals due on August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and an expected contract award by August 31, 2025.

The contract will run for two years from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with no specified renewal options. The total contract value is $171,000 for the biennium, with a maximum of $85,500 per fiscal year, funded through monthly transfers collected by TBVME. Funding is contingent upon peer assistance fees collected and could be less than the appropriated amount depending on actual collections. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were mentioned in the RFP documentation. The procurement is structured to support the rehabilitation of veterinary professionals through a comprehensive monitoring and assistance program, with funding directly tied to fees collected from the professional community. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in peer assistance programs, particularly in the veterinary or healthcare professional support sectors, with a strong focus on confidential, supportive intervention strategies.