Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) Development and Negotiation

The contract requires the development, preparation, and negotiation of an Indirect Cost Allocation Plan for the Texas Department of Public Safety, specifically designed to optimize the recovery of federal and special revenue funds using fiscal year 2026 financial data. The plan must accurately account for indirect costs across departmental operations to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and maximize eligible reimbursement from external funding sources. This involves detailed analysis of cost pools, allocation bases, and institutional charge rates, followed by formal negotiations with federal and state overseeing entities to secure approved cost allocation methodologies. All work is to be completed under a subcontract arrangement, with a focus on precision and regulatory alignment to support the department’s financial sustainability. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 7, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541611, indicating management consulting services related to administrative and financial management. The performance location is within Texas under the purview of the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the contract must be executed through the Texas SmartBuy portal as the designated procurement platform.