Provider Recruitment Services

The Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) is seeking proposals from qualified recruitment firms to find licensed and experienced candidates to fill vacancies for various licensed practitioners in its Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program. The ECI Program serves families with children from birth up to age 3 with developmental delays, disabilities, or certain medical diagnoses. The qualified candidates may fill these vacancies through employment or contract with CACOST. The required positions include Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, Registered Nurses (BSN) Pediatrics, Psychologists, and Social Workers. The proposals are due by August 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM CST, and CACOST anticipates awarding the contract(s) on October 2, 2023. CACOST will evaluate the proposals based on the proposer's qualifications and experience (25%), approach to providing services (30%), references (25%), and cost (20%).

CACOST encourages the participation of small, women, and/or minority-owned businesses, as well as historically underutilized businesses, in the procurement process. The RFP does not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not specify a budget range or award value for the contract(s).