Texas Military Department (TMD) seeks a contractor to provide clinical substance use disorder (SUD) treatment training for 11 attendees. The training must be in-depth, multi-module, and multi-day, focusing on SUD treatment specific to the military culture of the Texas National and State Guards. Key areas include diagnostic criteria, environmental factors, treatment models, evidence-based protocols, treatment planning, and referral facilitation. The contractor must provide continuing education certificates recognized by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Training can be delivered in-person or virtually. A demonstration of the proposed training is required prior to commencement. The proposal submission deadline is July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The evaluation will be based on a best value standard, considering training quality, customization, past performance, and cost.
The contract term is effective on the date of award and expires one year from that date, with four one-year optional renewal periods available.
TMD recommends electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payments. Invoices must be submitted after TMD's receipt, testing, and written acceptance of services. Payments are made on a lump sum basis after final acceptance. Interest may accrue on overdue payments as per the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
Responses will be evaluated based on a best value standard, considering training depth and detail (20 points), customization (20 points), specificity to treatment topics and scenarios (20 points), continuing education and certificates (10 points), references past project performance (10 points), and cost (20 points).
Contractor must be certified and qualified to provide the requested training, possess current licenses, and have been in business providing certified training for at least the past 5 years. They must also provide proof of required insurance coverage.
If contractor fails to comply with contract terms, TMD may withhold payment. If noncompliance results in TMD purchasing services from another entity, those costs will be deducted from the contractor's payment. Deductions can also be made for unacceptable compliance.
The last day to submit written questions for clarification is July 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Failure to sign the document, making false statements, submitting late responses, or failing to acknowledge amendments may result in disqualification. Taking exceptions to the solicitation terms may also lead to disqualification.
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