State Preference Certification & Reporting

The contract seeks support for the certification and documentation of eligibility to qualify for Texas state socioeconomic preferences, including veteran-owned business status, Texas-made product certification, and recycled content verification. Providers will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant documentation that allows vendors and suppliers to meet state requirements for preferential treatment in procurement, with an emphasis on maintaining audit readiness and adherence to regulatory standards. This work is critical to enabling Texas agencies to fulfill statutory obligations related to promoting local and socially disadvantaged businesses. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Health and Human Services Commission of Texas, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating management consulting services. The response deadline is July 15, 2026, and the contract was posted on June 30, 2026. While no specific location or point of contact is provided, the work is tied to Texas state procurement systems and must align with the state's procurement policies. All deliverables must support transparent, defensible reporting through the Texas SmartBuy portal, as referenced in the provided UI link, and ensure seamless integration with existing state systems for certification tracking and compliance reporting.