Regional Licensed Personal Protection or Licensed Security Officer Services

Status: Addendum Posted Contact Name: Erin.silva.530@hhs.texas.gov Contact Number: 512-406-2657 Contact Email: Erin.silva@hhs.texas.gov Response Due Time: 10:30 AM Agency/Texas SmartBuy Member Number: 530 Days Solicited: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice Solicitation Posting Date: 3/6/2024 Response Due Date: 4/4/2024 Last Modified: 3/15/2024 2:50 pm Solicitation Description: Executive SummaryThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking qualified organizations that can provide Licensed Personal Protection Officers or Licensed Security Officers services to assist DFPS staff who are supervising or transporting Youth in DFPS conservatorship who are without placement. DFPS is seeking to award one or more Contracts for nine (9) DFPS Regions (excluding Regions 1 and 2). Services

may be required at different locations, such as: DFPS facilities, hotels, residential settings, or other locations within the designated DFPS Regions. DFPS may require that the Officer travel within or outside of the DFPS Region, including outside the state of Texas.Scope of WorkLimited availability of placement options has led to a number of Children without placement, resulting in temporary living locations included but not limited to hotels and facilities leased by DFPS for short terms, or other short-term acceptable settings. Contractor must be able to provide licensed Officers and prioritize the protection of the Child or Youth in various environments. The Officer’s services may involve the de-escalation and mitigation of Child or Youth’s behaviors to ensure the ongoing safety of Children, Youth, and DFPS staff.Contract TermThe initial term of any Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be one (1) year with an estimated start date of August 1, 2024. DFPS, at its sole option, may extend any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation for up to four (4) one (1) year renewals. Optional Pre-proposal ConferenceConference Call Information:Attendees must register for the webinar no later than March 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CST at the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1471263542942568794** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar. ** ** Schedule of EventsEVENTDATE/TIMESolicitation Posting Date to ESBD(Date of Release)March 6, 2024Pre-proposal ConferenceAttendance is OptionalMarch 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for ClarificationMarch 14, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. Central TimeTentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBDMarch 19, 2024Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses [NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline.]April 4, 2024 by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeEvaluation PeriodMay 2024Anticipated Notice of AwardJuly 2024Anticipated Contract Start DateAugust 2024 Executive Summary The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking qualified organizations that can provide Licensed Personal Protection Officers or Licensed Security Officers services to assist DFPS staff who are supervising or transporting Youth in DFPS conservatorship who are without placement. DFPS is seeking to award one or more Contracts for nine (9) DFPS Regions (excluding Regions 1 and 2). Services may be required at different locations, such as: DFPS facilities, hotels, residential settings, or other locations within the designated DFPS Regions. DFPS may require that the Officer travel within or outside of the DFPS Region, including outside the state of Texas. Scope of Work Limited availability of placement options has led to a number of Children without placement, resulting in temporary living locations included but not limited to hotels and facilities leased by DFPS for short terms, or other short-term acceptable settings. Contractor must be able to provide licensed Officers and prioritize the protection of the Child or Youth in various environments. The Officer’s services may involve the de-escalation and mitigation of Child or Youth’s behaviors to ensure the ongoing safety of Children, Youth, and DFPS staff. Contract Term The initial term of any Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be one (1) year with an estimated start date of August 1, 2024. DFPS, at its sole option, may extend any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation for up to four (4) one (1) year renewals. Optional Pre-proposal Conference Conference Call Information: Attendees must register for the webinar no later than March 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CST at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1471263542942568794 ** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar. ** ** Schedule of Events (Date of Release) Attendance is Optional URL: Addendum: Class/Item Code(s): 95261-Law Enforcement - Community Relations Services (Incl. Victim Notification Services) 95294-Transportation Services For The Elderly, Handicapped, Incapacitated, Prisoners, Juries, Students. Etc. 99031-Dispatching Services, To Include Fire, Police And Medical Services 99046-Guard And Security Services 99067-Patrol Services