RFQ-26-06-IDDS-NEXSTPS

The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services (IDDS) division has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Next Steps: SUD Support for Persons with IDD program serving Bexar County, Texas. The procurement seeks qualified licensed health professionals to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) support services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Two distinct contract components are available: Clinical Services Contractor and Training and Education Services Contractor. Minimum professional requirements include a current, unencumbered Texas license as either a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, three years of professional experience with IDD and/or SUD populations, and expertise in dual-diagnosis treatment planning. Clinical Services contractors will provide comprehensive individual and group counseling, clinical education, and treatment interventions, requiring a minimum of 56 hours per month, while Training and Education Services contractors will deliver community-based SUD education to professionals, caregivers, and law enforcement. The RFQ was released on November 14, 2025, with questions due by November 20, 2025, responses to questions posted on November 26, 2025, and final proposals due December 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Evaluation will be based on specific experience (45 points), general experience (45 points), and team-related experience (10 points), with a minimum score of 70 points required for consideration.

Respondents must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in general and professional liability, $1,000,000 in personal injury coverage, $100,000 in property damage, and $500,000 in automobile liability coverage. The initial contract period is anticipated to be one year, with the potential for extension up to two additional one-year periods, not to exceed five consecutive years total. The Clinical Services contract offers an annual compensation of $90,000, while the Training and Education Services contract provides $19,100 annually. All submissions must be electronic PDF files submitted to procurement@aacog.gov and ijones@aacog.gov. The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Compensation is structured as deliverables-based and task-oriented, with contractors required to attend Trauma Informed Care training. The contract is specifically focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bexar County, Texas, with a clear emphasis on comprehensive substance use disorder support and education.