Residential Substance Use Treatment Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting proposals for Community Residential Substance Use Treatment Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 696-TC-25-P024. The procurement seeks contractors to provide residential treatment services for clients released from correctional facilities, specifically targeting Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFFP) and Substance Abuse Counseling Program (SACP) participants. The contract covers three program types: Phase I Adult Supportive Residential, TC Intensive Residential Relapse, and Intensive SACP Residential Relapse, with a base period from January 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 and two potential one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2029. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across cost (45%), programs and services (35%), site suitability (10%), experience (4%), past performance (4%), and financial strength (2%). Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of two years' experience managing community residential facilities for chemical dependency treatment, obtain required insurance, and provide upper-level management personnel. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 23, 2025, with proposal submissions due by October 15, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive facility management, including client services, staffing, training, record-keeping, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The contract emphasizes gender-specific, culturally sensitive programming that supports clients' transition back into society with a focus on sustained recovery and community reintegration. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis, with TDCJ anticipating multiple contract awards based on cost-effectiveness and technical merit. The treatment programs require contractors to provide structured residential treatment, life skills development, peer support networks, relapse prevention, family intervention services, and community resource access, with treatment durations typically ranging from 30-90 days and requiring a minimum of 6-20 curriculum hours per week. Contractors must maintain extensive documentation, including daily activity reports, treatment team meetings, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and client monitoring logs.