Individual Family and Parenting Counseling Services for the 65th District Court and Juvenile Probation Department's Stregthening Families Program

El Paso County, Texas, is seeking qualified firms to provide individual family and parenting counseling services for the 65th District Court and the Juvenile Probation Department's Strengthening Families Program. The primary objective is to implement the Strengthening Families Program or a similar evidence-based curriculum to help parents and youth develop sober parental roles and balanced environments to prevent further involvement with Child Protective Services. Key deliverables include comprehensive case management, the submission of progress reports, court attendance, and the use of specific clinical instruments. A successful transition from the current agency must be completed within 30 days, including the secure transfer of active case files. Qualified facilitators and counselors must hold a master's degree, be licensed in the State of Texas, and possess at least two years of experience both generally and specifically with the Strengthening Families Program or a related population. Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST and can be submitted via the Ion Wave e-Bid platform or delivered as hard copies to the County Purchasing Department. Award decisions will be based on an evaluation of qualifications and the proposed scope of services; notably, pricing must not be included in the initial proposal and will be negotiated only after the most qualified firm is identified. Submission requirements include a signed signature page, a current W9, a Conflict of Interest form, a health insurance benefits questionnaire, and a mandatory Code of Ethics Training Affidavit, the absence of which results in automatic disqualification. The contract is subject to annual appropriations by the County's governing body, and payment terms are net thirty days upon receipt of a valid purchase order. The selected vendor must also comply with various federal nondiscrimination statutes, drug-free workplace certifications, and bonding and insurance requirements.