Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Consulting Services

The Texas Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide consulting services under solicitation 507-26-001, with proposals due by 5:00 PM Central Standard Time on July 24, 2026. The primary scope of work involves reviewing approximately 7,500 APRN licensure applications annually, advising the Board on complex licensing cases, making policy and rule recommendations related to APRN credentials, evaluating academic programs and limited prescriptive authority, and communicating with educational institutions and accreditation bodies to verify curriculum and licensing requirements. The initial contract term runs for one year, commencing upon signature by the Board’s Executive Director, with any renewals, amendments, or extensions governed by Texas Government Code section 2254.031. Bidders must propose their own hourly rates, with a benchmark hourly rate of $75 and a previous contract total of $58,000 used for reference, though no ceiling is specified. Awards will be made based on best value to the state, considering the bidder’s demonstrated competence, reasonableness of proposed fees, past performance, experience with governmental agencies, and references, with preference given to previous service providers unless a superior offer is submitted. Proposals must include detailed descriptions of methodology, qualifications, relevant experience with state agencies, prior state employment disclosures per Texas Government Code 2254.033, anticipated time frames for deliverables, two examples of similar work, proposed fees, and references. All submissions must be mailed or emailed to the Office of the Assistant General Counsel at the George H.W. Bush Building in Austin, Texas, and any contract exceeding $15,000 requires written notification to the Legislative Budget Board within ten days of effective date. The Board may terminate the contract at any time for convenience, and reports generated under the contract may be shared with the legislature or made publicly available on the agency’s website.