Substance Abuse Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Protective Services (CPS) program, is issuing an Open Enrollment to establish contracts with qualified Applicants to provide Substance Abuse Services statewide. The requested services include Substance Abuse Assessments, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Court Related Services, and Case Specific Diagnostic Consultation. The Open Enrollment period runs from April 1, 2022 through August 31, 2027, with anticipated contract start dates no earlier than September 1, 2022. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including being licensed as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and are required to submit a completed application and various forms. Payment will be made on a Fee-for-Service basis, with unit rates set by DFPS. DFPS does not guarantee any minimum level of utilization or referrals, and the final decision for use of these services lies within DFPS's authority.

The Open Enrollment is focused on the state of Texas, with contracts being awarded on a regional basis. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations are mentioned, Applicants must be legally authorized to do business in Texas and cannot be debarred from receiving federal or state funds. The procurement documents do not indicate any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide information on award values or budget ranges. DFPS reserves the right to cancel the Open Enrollment, make partial awards, or make no awards at its sole discretion.