Part Time Forensic Psychology Services, El Paso Psychiatric Center

The Health and Human Services Commission is seeking qualified providers for part-time forensic psychology services at the El Paso Psychiatric Center under Solicitation No. HHS0017629, with an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2026, and a base term ending August 31, 2029, subject to a potential one-year extension. Bidders must provide evaluations for competency to stand trial and risk for future violence in forensic patients, with deliverables including court letters and detailed reports uploaded to the Avatar CWS system, adhering strictly to clinical methods and approved risk assessment tools such as PCL-R, HCR-20, VRAG-R, and SVR-20. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mountain Time, and telemedicine visits are permitted. All proposals must be submitted via USB drive only, along with mandatory documents including completed Exhibits A and C, and must comply with strict formatting, file size, and labeling requirements. The response deadline is August 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, and submissions must be delivered to designated addresses or sent via email to [email hidden]. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, performance delivery, experience, financial capability, and past performance, with price being a significant but not sole determining factor. Contractors must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, commercial general liability coverage, workers’ compensation as required by Texas law, and umbrella and automobile liability insurance, all with a waiver of subrogation favoring HHSC. Compliance with Texas Government Code provisions on cybersecurity training, data security, artificial intelligence disclosure, and ethical standards is mandatory, along with certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, equal employment opportunity, franchise tax compliance, and freedom from conflicts of interest. Invoices must be submitted monthly with detailed descriptions of work performed, referencing the contract and exhibit C pricing, which is all-inclusive. Payment will follow the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and the state retains full rights to audit records, inspect deliverables, and terminate for convenience or cause. The contractor assumes full responsibility for all work product, confidentiality, and adherence to state and federal regulations, and must submit a Certificate of Interested Parties through the Texas Ethics Commission if selected for award.