Bexar County is seeking licensed short-term inpatient residential treatment, outpatient services, and drug testing analysis services for adults in diversion programs. Services are for justice-involved individuals, including homeless individuals, pregnant women, and veterans suffering from substance use disorder, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Facilities must be licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Residential treatment is for a period not exceeding 90 days. Outpatient services are for community-based settings. Awarded funds must be dedicated to expanding access to SUD services. Respondents must demonstrate qualifications, including current licenses, occupancy permits, program certificates, and staff licensing. Drug testing respondents must have at least five years of experience and possess necessary permits and licenses. The scope of work includes residential treatment, outpatient services, and drug and alcohol testing. Respondents must provide fixed costs for services and details on bed availability, coed/transgender capability, and housing. Outpatient services require specific turnaround periods for evaluations and treatment plans. Invoices will be submitted for services rendered on a fee-for-service basis. Pricing must be detailed in a budget worksheet, including daily or hourly rates per client. Respondents must provide a fee schedule for all requested services.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for proposals. The opening date for proposals is April 3, 2026.
The bid notice states that all contract awards will be on a fee-for-service basis, in which the vendor invoices the county for services rendered. Payment will be based on services rendered at the rate proposed which falls within the confinements of the contract. Cost of services must be broken down as a fee-for-service, preferably at a daily rate or hourly rate per client.
The bid notice states that a Request for Proposals (RFP) is a competitive procurement method that allows the reviewer or evaluator to consider factors other than price, such as supplier qualifications, experience, project approach, innovation, and creativity, or value-added services when making the decision to award.
Respondents must demonstrate that they have the resources and capability to provide the services described. This includes providing current compliance and valid licenses from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), or any other pertinent agency. They must also provide appropriate occupancy permits and program certificates, be licensed and certified to provide substance abuse, mental health, and/or co-occurring treatment services per the guidelines of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and have properly licensed/certified staff. For drug testing, respondents must be regularly and continuously engaged in the business for at least five years and possess all necessary permits, licenses, and professional credentials.
The bid notice mentions that failure to obtain background checks as specified can result in termination of the agreement. It also states that if a replacement for assigned personnel takes longer than 24 hours, this may cause for termination of the agreement.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the services.
