Forensic Psychology, Big Spring State Hospital (BSH)

The contract for forensic psychology services at Big Spring State Hospital is issued by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission to establish a requirement for evaluating referred forensic patients for competency to stand trial and assessing their risk for future violence. The procurement process is scheduled with an initial posting date of September 8, 2025, with responses due by September 26, 2025, and an anticipated start date of November 1, 2025. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and is governed by the Texas-specific Uniform Terms and Conditions—Vendor V.3.4 (November 2023) and the HHSC Contract Affirmations v.2.6 (July 2025). The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with federal and state laws, including civil rights, confidentiality, licensing, and anti-terrorism statutes, and incorporates a comprehensive set of clauses related to intellectual property, property rights, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. The contract incorporates federal FAR-like clauses through referenced articles and state-specific provisions, with no explicit FAR clauses or fill-ins; instead, it relies on standard Texas and HHSC terms. The scope of work involves providing forensic psychological evaluations, reports, and risk assessments, with performance monitored by designated HHSC personnel. Deliverables are to be performed primarily at Big Spring State Hospital, with the possibility of location adjustments with prior notice. The contract emphasizes quality assurance, recordkeeping, audit rights, and performance standards, with the Texas HHSC responsible for inspection and acceptance, ensuring services meet legal, ethical, and professional standards. Payment will be made based on fixed unit prices submitted on Exhibit C, with invoices due monthly and containing detailed descriptions of services performed. The procurement includes detailed submission instructions requiring a single USB drive with all documentation, signed forms, and certifications, submitted before the deadline, with optional electronic submission via the HHSC Online Bid Room. Bidders must provide comprehensive organizational, financial, and personnel certifications, disclose any legal actions, and submit a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) prior to award. The evaluation process prioritizes compliance with requirements, past performance, ability to deliver, and price, with awards made based on best value rather than lowest price, and may include multiple awards. Overall, the contract emphasizes strict adherence to legal, ethical, and procedural standards, with detailed provisions for modifications, extensions, background checks, and confidentiality, ensuring a comprehensive framework for delivering forensic psychology services within the Texas state hospital system.