Mental Health Services, Resources, and Training

Southwest Independent School District (Southwest ISD) is soliciting bids for Mental Health Services, Resources, and Training under solicitation number 2122-125, with a response deadline of October 31, 2026. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive mental health support tailored to the district’s needs, including service delivery, resource provision, and training programs, conducted in accordance with detailed specifications and contractual requirements. Bids are strongly encouraged to be submitted electronically to streamline processing, reduce errors, and support environmental sustainability. The contract scope covers the full range of mental health services necessary for an educational environment, and while no specific award methodology is explicitly detailed, the procurement is managed through negotiated processes emphasizing responsiveness to minimum requirements and cost considerations such as firm fixed hourly rates. Key contract requirements include submission of mandatory attachments like affidavits of compliance, lists of references, and if subcontractors are used, detailed disclosures of those relationships. The solicitation references NAICS code 621330, indicating specialized healthcare services, and performance evaluation will be based on qualitative responsiveness, past performance, and pricing, with no explicit scoring system published. While no packaging or physical product handling standards apply, compliance with applicable ethical and regulatory forms such as the Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 is mandatory. The district retains the right to renew the contract annually up to 2029, and bidders must be prepared to meet performance bonds and prevailing wage requirements if thresholds are exceeded. Contact for procurement coordination is the Director of Purchasing, Jason Morgan, reachable via designated email and phone. Overall, this solicitation focuses on securing qualified providers to partner with Southwest ISD in delivering vital mental health supports to students through a streamlined and compliant bidding process.