RFP - Sex Offender Treatment Services for the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Harris County is seeking proposals for Sex Offender Treatment Services through the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (HCCSCD), with a contract beginning November 1, 2025, for a one-year term with potential four one-year renewals. The procurement requires providers to deliver comprehensive sex offender treatment services including individual assessments using recognized instruments, individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy, family counseling, educational interventions, and social service referrals for adult criminal justice clients. Vendors must have a minimum of five years experience providing sex offender treatment services, be approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services' Council on Sex Offender Treatment, and have clinical personnel who are credentialed professionals or counselor interns under direct supervision. The evaluation criteria weights Program Content at 25%, Credentials/Licensing of Staff at 20%, Pricing at 20%, Professional Qualifications and Experience at 15%, Accessibility at 10%, Overall Quality of Proposal at 5%, and Vendor Presentation at 5%. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST, with proposals due by August 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time in Houston.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse vendors, with specific emphasis on bilingual Spanish-speaking counselors and providers capable of serving diverse populations including hearing impaired and LGBTQ clients. While no explicit set-aside designations are noted, the Subcontractor Listing Form suggests opportunities for HUB/MWBE and Section 3 certified businesses. Vendors must complete a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) and verify their tax residence status, with potential preference given to Texas-based businesses. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for various liability types, and vendors must maintain appropriate licensing and certifications. Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates funding will be provided through TDCJ-CJAD appropriations, with monthly invoicing required and potential for multiple vendor awards. Interested providers must demonstrate substantial experience in sex offender treatment within the criminal justice system and comply with extensive operational and clinical performance standards.