Sex Offender Treatment Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 696-TC-25-P036 for Sex Offender Treatment Services to be delivered across four correctional units: Hightower, Hilltop, Hodge, and Pack. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive personnel, equipment, materials, and services for sex offender treatment programs, with specific requirements including maintaining current licensing from the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT), conducting individual and group therapy sessions with precise frequency and duration, completing documentation and progress notes weekly, and developing treatment plans within specified timelines. The proposal is due on October 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with a service commencement date of December 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, potentially extending to a total of four years. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as 50% cost, 45% experience, and 5% past performance, with minimum qualifications including ability to obtain required insurance, commence operations without financial assistance from the department, and submit current professional licenses.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with specific participation goals across various contract categories, ranging from 11.2% for heavy construction to 26.0% for other services. Potential contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, including written notifications to at least three HUB vendors and two trade organizations. The contract will be awarded as a firm, fixed-price contract, with pricing based on the number of caseloads at each unit, and respondents can submit proposals for one or multiple units, with potential discounts for multiple unit awards. Contractors must comply with extensive legal and ethical requirements, including restrictions on doing business with certain entities, E-Verify usage, and compliance with cybersecurity training requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for flexible pricing based on caseload and unit participation, with potential financial penalties for non-compliance with treatment and documentation standards.