Purchasing from People with Disabilities State Use Program Administrative Services

The Texas Workforce Commission is soliciting administrative services to manage the State Use Program, as mandated by Chapter 122 of the Texas Human Resources Code and Title 40 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 806, which focuses on procurement from nonprofit agencies employing individuals with disabilities. The selected Central Non-Profit Agency will be responsible for organizing, overseeing, and administering the program to ensure compliance with state regulations and to facilitate employment opportunities for people with disabilities through state contracting. This includes coordinating with state agencies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to program guidelines, and reporting on program outcomes. The solicitation, identified as 3202600177, was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Proposals must be submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission, and all communications should be directed to Taylor McCoy via the provided email or phone number. The contract will be performed throughout the state of Texas, with no specified city or zip code for performance location. The commission is not setting aside this solicitation for a specific category of vendors, and interested parties can access additional details through the provided Texas SmartBuy portal link.