Specialized Residential Health Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking qualified providers for Specialized Residential Health Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued on February 28, 2025. The procurement seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive residential health services, including nursing services, medical services, psychological/psychiatric services, and mental health services. Respondents must demonstrate either five years of experience as a Home and Community-based Services Provider contracted with HHSC or be licensed under Texas Administrative Code Chapter 558 with five years of home health and personal assistance services experience. The RFQ requires providers to have expertise in residential services, medical services, nursing services, behavioral support, and crisis intervention. Proposals are due by March 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with an anticipated contract effective date in April 2025. The evaluation criteria will weight qualifications and experience at 65% and project work plan at 35%, with the contract to be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications at a fair and reasonable price. The initial contract term will be one year, with potential extensions of up to six months in one-month intervals.

The RFQ does not require a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan, indicating flexibility in vendor participation. Historical compensation for similar contracts has been approximately $2.2 million per state fiscal year, suggesting a significant potential contract value. The procurement appears open to various qualified providers with substantial experience in residential health and support services, without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The contract will be structured to ensure providers can deliver comprehensive residential health services that meet the complex needs of the client population. Given the specialized nature of the services and the extensive experience requirements, the procurement appears targeted at established healthcare providers with a proven track record in residential and community-based health services.