Rider 56 City of Austin

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking proposals through a request for information for Reentry Services under Solicitation Number 696-TC-26-I054, titled Rider 56 City of Austin. This solicitation, posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, is aimed at identifying qualified providers who can deliver reentry services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community within Texas. The contract opportunity is designated under the SLED category, indicating it is targeted at state, local, or educational government entities, and the performance location is specified as Texas with the primary point of contact being Shana Sanders, reachable via phone or email for inquiries. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code, leaving eligibility open to a broad range of potential responders who can meet the reentry service requirements outlined in the RFI. Interested parties are directed to the Texas SmartBuy portal for additional details and submission instructions.