Family Resource Center (FRC) Technical Assistance (TA)

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting bids for Family Resource Center (FRC) Technical Assistance under solicitation number HHS0017371, with responses due by July 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The contract, classified under NAICS code 541618, will provide training and technical assistance to grantees implementing FRCs to support Family Support Services, covering onboarding, design and implementation with family voice and parent leadership, evaluation, engagement, staffing, and core services such as parent leadership development, resource and referral, parenting support, child development, and community strengthening. Performance will span from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030, with no renewals possible but an option for a single one-year extension at the agency’s discretion for continuity, transition, or procurement purposes. All pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive, covering labor, equipment, materials, and incidental costs, with no reimbursement for per diem, travel, equipment, or office expenses. Work is managed through work orders detailing scope, tasks, schedule, and deliverables, with monthly reporting required including TA hours, trends, and summaries. The contractor must deliver all completed or partial work products within one day of termination or expiration. The bid must include completed and signed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), SAM.gov UEI, Federal Employer Identification Number, Texas Identification Number, Texas Franchise Tax Number, Texas Secretary of State Filing Number, and DUNS Number, with additional requirements for SSNs of owners holding 25% or more if subject to Texas Family Code Section 231.006. Bidders must demonstrate financial viability, experience, and capacity, with past performance reviewed for potential disqualification. Evaluation is based on meeting specifications (a pass/fail gate), performance delivery, price (a significant factor but not determinative), ability to perform, and past vendor performance, with award going to the offeror providing best value to the state regardless of lowest price. Contractors must comply with Texas Workers’ Compensation, employer’s liability ($1M per accident and disease), and $1M umbrella liability insurance, as well as federal anti-discrimination statutes, human trafficking prohibitions, and safety standards. All communications and changes must go through a designated HHS Contract Manager; invoices must be submitted monthly, include PO number and detailed