Healthcare Economic Impact Study Services

The contract seeks to evaluate the economic impact of healthcare benefit payments made by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, focusing on provider reimbursements, regional spending patterns, and local economic multipliers. The study will analyze how these payments circulate through Texas communities, influence local business activity, and generate broader economic effects such as job creation and income generation. The research aims to quantify the ripple effects of TRS healthcare expenditures across different geographic areas within the state, identifying disparities, growth trends, and areas of highest economic returns. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The bid opportunity was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of February 13, 2026, suggesting the contract may have been published in error or is part of a future planned procurement process. The agency initiating the solicitation is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the performance location spans the state without a specified city or zip, implying statewide data collection and analysis. All work must comply with the requirements outlined in the solicitation and delivered through the Texas SmartBuy portal.