FY2026 Law Enforcement Training Providers

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) issued solicitation RFP-CE-PS-LETP-07-26 on September 16, 2026, to secure qualified law enforcement training providers for the 13-county Gulf Coast Planning region of Texas. The objective is to establish a schedule of training courses that meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements, with services delivered at provider facilities or other regional locations to minimize trainee travel. The resulting contract is estimated to have an initial term of approximately 20 months, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and programmatic needs. Funding is primarily provided by the Texas Workforce Commission or other state and federal sources, and payments are issued exclusively via electronic ACH. Qualified providers must ensure all instructors and courses adhere to TCOLE standards and provide ADA-compliant, well-equipped facilities. The evaluation process involves a numerical scoring system (0-5) by a committee, with final award approval resting with the H-GAC Board of Directors. Selection may result in a single or multiple awards based on the best interests of the agency. Key compliance requirements include mandatory cybersecurity training certified under the Texas Government Code, adherence to Buy America provisions for federally funded projects, and a prohibition on requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 22, 2026, and must include an executive summary, detailed qualifications, and pricing provided in a specific Excel format.