Selection of a Provider to Provide Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), through Be Well Texas (BWTX), is soliciting applications for a Request for Application (RFA) No. 745-26-BWA02 to select a provider for Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) services across Texas for fiscal year 2026. The procurement seeks a comprehensive treatment provider capable of delivering medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine and extended-release injectable naltrexone, alongside counseling and behavioral therapies for individuals with opioid use disorders. Key deliverables include establishing a robust treatment program targeting Texas residents who meet HHSC financial criteria for opioid use disorder intervention. The solicitation requires electronic submission through BWTX's Euna Portal by the August 11th deadline at 5:00 PM Central Prevailing Time, with a Q&A deadline of August 1st and a funding announcement expected on August 22nd. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment services, with a focus on organizational capacity, clinical expertise, and demonstrated experience in substance use disorder treatment.

Eligible applicants must be legal entities in good standing in Texas, maintaining a physical Texas address and IRS compliance, with a minimum of two years of experience providing substance use disorder services. The procurement prohibits currently or previously debarred entities from federal or state assistance programs. The total estimated available funds for the FY26 Provider Network is $9,879,403.00, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. The contract period of performance spans September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with funding sourced from state and federal Office Based Treatment Services (OBT) contract allocations. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFA emphasizes the importance of organizational capability and prior experience in delivering substance use disorder treatment services. Applicants must adhere to strict guidelines regarding document formatting and page limitations when preparing their submissions.