Performs peer support work for Clients at El Paso State Supported Living Center

The contract solicitation titled “Performs peer support work for Clients at El Paso State Supported Living Center” is issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under solicitation number HHS0017548, with the request for proposals posted on June 22, 2026. All times referenced in the solicitation are in Central Time, with responses due by July 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Questions and clarifications must be submitted by June 29, 2026, and any addenda issued in response will be posted on the Texas SmartBuy portal by July 2, 2026. The anticipated contract start date coincides with the date of award, and the work is to be performed at the El Paso State Supported Living Center in Texas. The solicitation is identified as a SLED-type procurement, meaning it is targeted toward state, local, or educational government entities, though no specific set-aside classification is assigned. The point of contact for all inquiries is Byron Wright, reachable at 512-406-2512 or Byron.Wright@hhs.texas.gov, and additional details about the solicitation can be accessed via the Texas SmartBuy portal at the provided URL. While no NAICS code or set-aside type is specified, the position requires peer support services specifically tailored for clients residing at the El Paso facility, suggesting a focus on lived-experience-based support rather than clinical care. Successful bidders will be expected to deliver services in alignment with state-operated facility standards and procedures, with award expected shortly after the response deadline.