Peer Support Work for Clients at El Paso State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting bids for peer support services to be delivered at the El Paso Psychiatric Center under IFB No. HHS0017548V2, with a proposed contract start date of September 1, 2026, and an initial term ending August 31, 2027. The work involves providing peer recovery support to clients, including leading individual and group sessions, modeling recovery achievements, building personal relationships, participating in team meetings, and assisting clients in developing self-help, communication, and problem-solving skills. All personnel must hold a fully clear Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification from the Texas Certification Board, with a minimum of 250 work experience hours and 46 education hours covering ethical responsibility, advocacy, mentoring/education, and recovery support. Contractors must also ensure staff have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and three years of relevant experience. The position is for up to 20 hours per week on a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The estimated contract value is $20,800 based on historical spending, with payment based on a fixed all-inclusive rate specified in Exhibit C, and no reimbursement for travel, equipment, or other incidental expenses. All responses must be submitted by 10:30 a.m. Central Time on July 30, 2026, via email to [email hidden], through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand or expedited mail to the designated Austin address. Mandatory submissions include the completed and signed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, Exhibit D Bidder Reference and Qualifications Form, and a separate Public Information Act Copy. Bidder qualification is subject to a pass/fail gate that disqualifies entities with unfavorable vendor performance ratings under the CPA VPTS system, ongoing corrective action plans, repeated performance issues, non-responsiveness, or contract cancellations within the prior 12 months. Awards will be made based on the best value standard, evaluating specifications compliance, performance delivery capacity, and price, with consideration given to financial stability, past performance, and demonstrated experience. Contractors must maintain professional and umbrella liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 each, use E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors, provide 24-hour emergency contacts, and comply with