Post Permanency Services

The contract involves the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeking comprehensive services to support children and youth who have transitioned out of DFPS conservatorship under Permanent Managing Conservatorship (PMC). The goal is to provide post-permanency support that maintains family unity through quality case management, counseling, mental health services, parenting interventions, and related support services. The procurement process is initiated via a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on October 29, 2025, with responses due by December 1, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes a best-value award approach, with evaluation criteria weighted heavily toward the Project Work Plan (50%), Qualifications and Experience (30%), and Cost (20%). Offerors are required to submit detailed proposals including staffing plans, resumes, and project methodologies, with specific exhibits and certifications to affirm compliance with non-construction, lobbying, and confidentiality requirements. The contract's performance will span an initial four-year period, with options for extensions up to an additional year and possibly further renewal, depending on operational needs. Services are to be delivered across designated regions within Texas, with the contract stipulating detailed packaging, marking, and confidentiality procedures for proposal submissions, including labeling, redaction, and secure packaging. Payment and administrative details are not explicitly specified but are governed by general Texas procurement regulations and the terms outlined in the solicitation. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to certification, conflict-of-interest, HUB subcontracting, and reporting requirements, with key personnel qualifications and organizational conflict of interest provisions serving as critical contractual elements. Overall, the agreement aims to ensure the provision of tailored, family-centered services that promote permanency and well-being for vulnerable children and youth, under a structured, transparent procurement framework.