SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · TARRANT COUNTY
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Tarrant County Juvenile Services requests proposals for behavioral management and counseling support services for youth aged 10-18 expelled from public schools or court ordered to juvenile programs. The contract starts upon award through August 31, 2027, with renewal options. Subcontracting is allowed with County approval.
Tarrant County Juvenile Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide behavioral management and counseling support to youth primarily between the ages of 10-18 who have been expelled from Tarrant County public schools or court ordered to the Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. The contract resulting from this RFP will be for services on an as needed basis beginning on the date of award through August 31, 2027. 1. CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County’s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional twelve (12) month period(s), as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract. 2. RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for two (2) additional twelve (12) month period(s), provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation. --- Q&A --- Q1: Specifically, we would like to know whether the use of subcontractors is permitted under this contract. If subcontracting is allowed, could you please advise on the following: 1. Are there any limitations on the scope or percentage of work that may be subcontracted? 2. Is prior approval from Tarrant County required before engaging a subcontractor? 3. Are subcontractors required to meet any specific licensing, certification, or insurance requirements? A1: Subcontracting is not prohibited under this solicitation; however, approval of subcontractor use is entirely at the discretion of Tarrant County. Vendors remain fully responsible for all work performed by any subcontractor, and all subcontracted personnel must meet the same qualifications, background checks, licensing, insurance, and compliance requirements applicable to the prime contractor. Tarrant County reserves the unrestricted right—at any time, for any reason, and without limitation—to review, request documentation, approve, conditionally approve, restrict, or reject the use of any proposed or existing subcontractor. The County may also reject a proposal, in whole or in part, if the County determines that the use of subcontractors is not in the best interest of Tarrant County or the Juvenile Services program. There are no preset limits on subcontracting; however, the County expressly reserves the right to impose limitations or prohibit subcontracting for any portion of the work if deemed necessary to ensure quality, accountability, security, program continuity, or compliance with County policies and applicable law. Submitted: 5/27/2026 02:46:25 PM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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