AAA In-Home Support Services FY2026

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is soliciting qualified contractors to deliver in-home support services for older adults in the Texas Gulf Coast region under the AAA In-Home Support Services FY2026 contract, identified by solicitation number RFP-HS-AAA-IHSS-07-25-1. Services include personal assistance with daily living activities, caregiver respite care to provide temporary relief for primary caregivers, and participant assessments to determine eligibility and service needs, all aligned with Texas Department of State Health Services licensing requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal by the deadline of May 4, 2026, and are restricted to entities with demonstrated experience in direct consumer services for the elderly. The place of performance is the Texas Gulf Coast area, with the contracting office located in Houston, TX, and all communications regarding the solicitation must occur exclusively through designated points of contact to ensure fairness and integrity in the procurement process. Strict prohibitions against gratuities or direct communication with H-GAC personnel during evaluation are enforced, and violations may lead to disqualification. The contract does not specify a dollar value, delivery schedule, or detailed performance metrics in the available documentation, and no packaging, invoicing, or militarized logistics standards apply due to the nature of the services provided. Payment, accounting, and contracting officer details are not listed, and while the solicitation references compliance with ethical procurement practices, no explicit FAR clauses, evaluation criteria weights, or acceptance standards are disclosed in the materials provided. Offerors are expected to adhere solely to the submission guidelines via the OpenGov portal without additional documentation requirements specified, and no socioeconomic set-asides or certifications are indicated. The contract term is intended to cover fiscal year 2026, with services directly delivered to participants in their residences, emphasizing independence, safety, and quality of life for older Texans in the region.