SRAE Curriculum workbooks

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting bids under HHS0017653 for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) curriculum workbooks and related training materials to be provided to Texas school districts under a blanket order, as authorized by Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. The solicitation requires the delivery of the Esteem 6th Edition curriculum, including student workbooks and leader kits for grades 5 through 12, with exact compliance to specified brand names, makes, and model numbers—no substitutions are permitted without prior written approval from HHSC. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices via Exhibit C, covering all labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs, with no automatic adjustments allowed; contractors must immediately implement any price reductions that occur during the contract term. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension at the agency’s discretion based on funding. All deliveries must be made to locations across Texas between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding the 11:00 a.m. to noon window, and must arrive on time as scheduled, with vendors required to coordinate delivery appointments through the designated point of contact on each purchase order. The contract incorporates the Uniform Terms and Conditions and Affirmations outlined in Exhibit B, which impose strict legal and operational obligations. Contractors must maintain all applicable permits and licenses from city, county, state, and federal authorities, comply with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and adhere to Texas Government Code requirements including Section 552.372(a) and Subchapter J regarding public information. They are prohibited from assigning rights or delegating duties without prior written consent and must not engage in any false representations, which constitute material breaches subject to contract voidance. All bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred in SAM.gov or the Texas Debarred Vendor List, not in violation of child support obligations under Texas Family Code, and do not require COVID-19 vaccine documentation for service. Contractors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier, DUNS number, FEIN, Texas Identification Number, Texas Franchise Tax Number, and Texas Secretary of State filing number, and sign affirmations that they have not used confidential information to influence state contracting. Deliveries must be fully packed, labeled with item description, purchase order