Project Search

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a two-year contract, with a two-year renewal option, with the Children's Hospital Center to provide technical assistance, program evaluation, program development, and continuous improvement to Project SEARCH sites across Texas. The contract will include licensing and technical assistance for the Project SEARCH program, virtual and in-person statewide and regional meetings, targeted virtual and in-person technical assistance, remote technical assistance, and virtual fidelity reviews. Bids are due by December 2, 2022, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest compliant bid. The pricing for the contract includes a 50% cost share between TWC and the Project SEARCH licensee, and no travel expenses will be reimbursed.

This solicitation is being advertised in accordance with the Texas Government Code and is open to all bidders. Only bids that conform exactly to the specified requirements, including proposing the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified, will be considered for award. There is no set-aside designation or restriction on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the 50% cost share between TWC and the Project SEARCH licensee suggests a significant budget for the services requested.