Purchasing from People with Disabilities State Use Program Administrative Services

The Texas Workforce Commission is soliciting administrative services to manage the State Use Program, a state-mandated initiative designed to create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by promoting the procurement of goods and services from nonprofit agencies that employ them. This contract will require the selected Central Non-Profit Agency to organize, oversee, and administer program operations in full compliance with Chapter 122 of the Texas Human Resources Code and Title 40 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 806, ensuring alignment with state regulations regarding procurement preferences, vendor certification, and employment practices. The agency must establish systems for sourcing, tracking, and reporting on products and services provided by qualifying nonprofits, maintain relationships with state agencies and vendors, and ensure transparency and accountability in program execution. The solicitation, identified as 3202600177, was posted on June 29, 2026, with proposals due by August 12, 2026, and is open to qualifying nonprofit organizations capable of delivering comprehensive administrative support across Texas. The program’s place of performance is statewide, requiring the contractor to coordinate activities with multiple state entities and ensure equitable access to procurement opportunities for eligible nonprofit agencies throughout the state. The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an experienced partner with demonstrated capacity to manage complex regulatory frameworks, administer procurement programs, and drive outcomes that expand employment for individuals with disabilities while maintaining efficient and compliant operations.