SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · HIDALGO COUNTY
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Hidalgo County, Texas, seeks proposals for psychological evaluation services for law enforcement agencies. Licensed psychologists with Texas credentials must submit competitive bids demonstrating methodology, experience, and compliance with insurance and legal requirements. Proposals due April 10, 2026.
RELEASE DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2026
RESPONSE SUBMISSION DATE/TIME: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
RE: HIDALGO COUNTY - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO.:26-0066-04-10-07 –Psychological Evaluation Services for Law Enforcement Agencies
Dear Prospect Offeror:
Hidalgo County Purchasing Department welcomes and appreciates your interest and participation. For your review and consideration, enclosed find the procurement packet for the aforementioned project. Modifications and new requirements have been added and implemented. Please ensure to carefully read and review all instructions, requirements and specifications. All times referenced in this procurement packet are Central Standard Time – CST.
If assistance is required, please do not hesitate to call the Purchasing Department at (956) 318-2626.
Sincerely,
Ignacio Amezcua, MBA, CTCM, CTCD
Hidalgo County Purchasing Director
The provider must include proof of licensing in Texas and relevant certifications, along with a description of experience and similar projects.
The provider must clearly outline the approach and methodology for rendering services, considering local issues and how current practice aligns with RFP requirements.
The provider must submit a complete and competitive fee structure for evaluations and services based on the outlined scope.
The provider must detail prior experience delivering similar services demonstrating capacity to fulfill all RFP requirements.
Please confirm and proceed with the electronic submission requirements.
TO: Ignacio Amezcua, MBA, CTCM, CTCD, Purchasing Director
ATTN: Amanda Martinez, Contract Specialist II
Hidalgo County Administration Building/Purchasing Department
2802 S. Business Hwy. 281
Edinburg, Texas 78539
RE: 26-0066-04-10-07 - Psychological Evaluation Services for Law Enforcement Agencies
By providing a response to this solicitation, we acknowledge receipt of all of the pages of in this procurement packet. We understand that Hidalgo County reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, and further reserves the right to design the evaluation criteria to be used in selecting the lowest and best qualification.
We acknowledge that we have examined this procurement packet in its entirety, and are familiar with the conditions to be met. In accordance with the Specifications, and subject to all laws and regulations of the United States, State of Texas, and local laws, we propose and commit to furnish all labor, equipment, material, software, and services as set forth in the documents hereinbefore mentioned. Any purchase order or contract resulting from this process shall be considered null and void if the successful respondent fails to comply with any federal, state or local laws.
We acknowledge that we are providing the required certifications, attestations, verifications and/or acknowledgments as referenced within this procurement packet. We further acknowledge that any and all specifications, provisions, and attachments of this response are incorporated into and made a part of any resulting agreement.
We agree that this response shall be good, and may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled bid opening time and date for receiving the requested solicitation, as contained in the Specifications.
Lastly, we understand that any questions regarding compliance should be directed to our firm’s legal counsel. We acknowledge that the individual authorized to bind the company is signing this Acknowledgement Form. By signing this Acknowledgement Form we understand we are providing written verification and certification of the aforementioned, and the County cannot execute a contract for goods or services without this declaration.
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Insurance Requirements
Applicable to the Acquisition of Goods and/or Services
(Other than Professional Services)
The Bidder awarded the contract shall furnish proof of insurance, which will also include any subcontractor that is subcontracted by the bidder in at least the following limits, to be in place prior to providing any services under this Contract and to continue at all times in force in effect during the term of this Contract and any extension hereof:
1. Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy with limits of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollar ($500,000.00) providing additional coverage to all underlying liabilities of County. Policy shall cover, but not be limited to, Bidder’s activities in providing the Services for County; all persons, vehicles, equipment connected with providing Services; and theft or loss of Bidder’s property.
2. Automobile liability insurance policy, covering all owned, non-owned or hired/leased automobiles, with limits of at least Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) per person and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence. Coverage should include injury to or death of persons and property damage claims with limits up to five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) arising out of the services provided to County hereunder.
3. Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage in an amount equal to the auto liability limits set forth immediately above;
4. Workers Compensation Insurance: Workers Compensation insurance in amounts established by Texas law, unless the Bidder is specifically exempted from the Texas Workers Compensation Act, Texas Labor Code Chapter 401, et. seq. Workers Compensation policies must include other States Endorsement to include TEXAS if the business is domiciled outside the State of Texas.
Additional Insurance Requirements:
Please provide or upload your Certificate of Liability Insurance depending on your method of submission.
I, an authorized representative for of my company, the company submitting this response, hereby acknowledge receipt of the County's required insurance limits. Said requirements:
Notice to Bidder:
A certificate of insurance for the required insurance limits shall be provided to the Purchasing Department in order to qualify for award of the project and to execute a contract between your Company and the County.
Failure to provide Certificates of Insurance to the Purchasing Department’s Contract Managers will cause the award of the project to be rescinded and then re-awarded to next qualified vendor. Certificates of Insurance will be monitored and verified on a quarterly basis to ensure coverage policy is in place. It is the Company’s obligation to maintain the appropriate insurance coverage throughout the term of the contract.
A Bid Bond for 5% of the project will be required. The original Bid Bond (Physical Document) will have to be submitted to the Purchasing Department as part of the complete submission. Payment and Performance Bonds are subject to Texas Local Government Code requirements, if required, the respondent will be advised at the time of award.
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This is to certify that I, an authorized representative of my company, possess all of the APPLICABLE:
1. Licenses
2. Bonds
3. Certificates
4. Permits
5. Other
necessary to carry out the required project. Furthermore, I am providing copies of the required documentation (upload copies here) so that, if my company is awarded this project, I may be eligible to enter into a contract with Hidalgo County and proceed to complete the project in a timely manner.
* Any licenses, bonds, certificates, permits, etc. which are required must be presented as part of the bid packet in order to expedite the bid evaluation process. Failure to provide said documentation will result in the disqualification of your bid or response.
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Please read and acknowledge the required steps necessary to do business with Hidalgo County:
Step 1:
OpenGov will now serve as the primary source for all Hidalgo County solicitation postings, electronic bidding, and contract management. Any reliance on other information or sources not directly downloaded from OpenGov may result in a submission that is not in compliance.
Link can be found below:
-https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/co-hidalgo-tx
Step 2:
ConsiderMe (Vendor Enrollment Solution) is an innovative tool that facilitates the needs of Hidalgo County to secure qualified vendors. Local, state, and national vendors can apply using the vendor registration form in the link below.
-https://www.hidalgocounty.us/2912/Potential-Vendors-ConsiderMe
*The Vendor Registration Form does not guarantee a contract or agreement, however, it does guarantee your service or goods will be added to the list of potential vendors available to Hidalgo County.
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Please enter your company's Legal Name and/or dba Name
Please provide a Form 1295.
APPENDIX A
THE TITLE VI CONTRACTOR ASSURANCES
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows:
1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor will comply with the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
2. Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income or Limited English Proficiency in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
4. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Recipient or the federal funding agency (FHWA or FTA) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the contractor shall so certify to the Recipient or the Federal Funding Agency, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5. Sanctions for Non-compliance: In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the Nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the Recipient will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Funding Agency may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding contract payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor
complies; and/or
b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient or the Federal Funding Agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the contractor may request the Recipient to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the Recipient. In addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
APPENDIX B
CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY
The following clauses will be included in deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4:
NOW, THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with (Name of Appropriate Legislative Authority), the Regulations for the Administration of (Naming of Appropriate Program), and the policies and procedures prescribed by the (Federal Highway Administration) of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the COUNTY OF HIDALGO all the right, title and interest of the U.S. Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(HABENDUM CLAUSE)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the COUNTY OF HIDALGO, its successors and assigns.
The COUNTY OF HIDALGO, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (l) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [, ] [and] * (2) that the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will use the lands and interests in lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended[, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction]. *
(*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
APPENDIX C
CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY, OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the COUNTY OF HIDALGO pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a):
A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc. as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add "as a covenant running with the land"] that:
1. In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities.
B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued.*
C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its assigns. *
(*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.
APPENDIX D
CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE/ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by COUNTY OF HIDALGO pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b)”
A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, “as a covenant running with the land”) that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land, and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the List of discrimination Acts And Authorities.
B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.), in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to terminate the (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued.*
C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its assigns.*
(*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
APPENDIX E
TITLE VI LIST OF PERTINENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACTS AND AUTHORITIES
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:
Pertinent Nondiscrimination Authorities
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);
• 49 CFR part 21 (Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);
• The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 USC § 4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC § 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27;
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
• Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as amended (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
• The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100-209) (broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
• Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 USC §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented byU.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;
• The Federal Aviation Administration’s Nondiscrimination statute (49 USC § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
• Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures nondiscrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
• Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 USC 1681 et seq).
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Refer to "FHWA 1273" in the #ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood and agree with "FHWA 1273."
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Refer to "Draft Agreement" in the #ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you read, understood, and agree with "Draft Agreement."
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Please upload your response to this RFP as requested in Requirements/Specifications.
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Q (No subject): Could you please confirm who the current service provider is for this contract?
A: Gregorio Pina
Q (No subject): Can you provide a breakdown of your current rates by line item?
A: This information may be obtained by submitting a Public Information Request to the Open Government Division.
Q (No subject): What was the total expenditure for these services in fiscal year 2025?
A: This information may be obtained by submitting a Public Information Request to the Open Government Division.
Q (No subject): What has been budgeted for this new contract?
A: At this time, a budget or not-to-exceed amount has not been determined.
Q (No subject): What is the estimated volume?
A: Estimated volume is 200 per year.
Q (No subject): Are you anticipating the selection of one provider or multiple providers?
A: The county may award to multiple vendors if needed.
Q (No subject): What are any challenges you are currently facing?
A: 7. Due to new TCOLE policy, a second psychologist is needed to perform the employees' fitness for duty examination on a case by case.
Q (No subject): Can the exams be done via telehealth?
A: Yes
Q (No subject): We occasionally utilize 1099 personnel who are trained and managed under our internal protocols. Can you confirm whether these individuals would be considered subcontractors under this RFP?
A: Not applicable.
Q (No subject): Given the breadth and complexity of the requirements, would you consider extending the submission deadline by 1–2 weeks to ensure vendors can provide the most comprehensive and responsive proposals?
A: We are unable to extend the submission deadline due to time constraints.
Q (No subject): Does this proposal require a bond?
A: No
Q (No subject): Under the Submission Outline/Checklist, Cover Sheet, does the cover require an officer signature?
A: Please refer to the procurement packet for instructions regarding officer signatures on the cover sheet.
Q (No subject): Do we need to send a completed Form 1295 with the response?
A: Yes
Q (No subject): On the Scope of Services document, section Approach you are asking to include the Minimum and maximum group sizes, are you looking to know how many people we can handle per day?
A: Yes, ideally, we would schedule up to 10 applicants per day.
Q (No subject): On the Scope of Services document, Section Approach, Personnel and Staffing, you are asking for a one-page biographical summary from each key staff member. Is the one-page requirement the minimum allowable? Could the bio be shorter than one-page?
A: Please adhere to the requirements as outlined. Each key staff member should provide a one-page biographical summary.
Q (No subject): Would you please confirm that the document referred under the RFP file, Section Submission Outline/Checklist, letter B, #14 Company/Firm Response is the company response to the requirements under the Scope of Services document?
A: Yes
Q (No subject): We have a location in Harlingen, TX, would that be acceptable or will the services be performed at your location?
A: For in-person services, the location must be in close proximity to our site or conducted at our facility.
Q (No subject): Please confirm FHWA 1273 does not apply since this is not a federal aid contract.
A: Please refer to the procurement packet for confirmation regarding the applicability of FHWA 1273.
Q (No subject): The link provided in section 4.7.8.2 Certificate of Interested Parties does not open. Can you provide a revised link?
A: Please access the form by logging in through the Texas Ethics Commission website.
Q (Scope & Service Delivery): Will evaluations be conducted at Hidalgo County facilities, or may the provider conduct evaluations at their own licensed clinical location? What is the anticipated volume of psychological evaluations per year (number of candidates/officers)? Does the county require evaluations for pre-employment screening only, or also fitness-for-duty (FFDE) and return-to-duty evaluations? Are evaluations required for all Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies collectively, or only the Sheriff's Department? Is there a required turnaround time for delivering completed evaluation reports after assessment?
A: Evaluations may be conducted at our facility or at a provider's licensed clinical location, provided it is in close proximity to our site. Estimated volume is 200 per year. Yes, all three. This is for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Completed evaluation reports should be delivered within one week of the assignment.
Q (Pricing & Budget ): Is there a budget or not-to-exceed amount established for this contract? Should pricing be submitted as a per-evaluation flat fee, a fee schedule by evaluation type, or an hourly rate?
A: At this time, a budget or not-to-exceed amount has not been determined. Pricing should be submitted as a flat fee, with a breakdown by evaluation type.
Q (Qualifications & Staffing ): Is a single licensed Texas psychologist sufficient, or does the county require a minimum number of licensed providers to ensure coverage continuity? Will the county accept a licensed psychologist who supervises licensed psychological associates conducting evaluations, or must the licensed psychologist personally administer all evaluations?
A: One is sufficient. All evaluations must be conducted by a licensed psychologist.
Q (HUB / Diversity ): Will HUB-certified vendors receive a scoring preference or tie-breaking advantage in the evaluation process? If so, what weight or preference is applied? Is HUB certification required to be eligible for award, or is it encouraged but optional? If the prime contractor is not HUB-certified, is there a subcontracting HUB participation plan requirement?
A: Please refer to the procurement packet for details regarding HUB certification, scoring preferences, eligibility requirements, and any subcontracting participation plan obligations.
Q (Compliance & Federal Funding ): The RFP includes FHWA 1273 and 2 CFR 200 federal clauses — can the county confirm whether this contract is funded fully or partially by federal funds, and if so, which grant or program? Are there any prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon Act obligations that apply to licensed clinical psychologists performing services under this contract?
A: This contract is not funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds or any grant program. Please refer to the procurement packet for information regarding any prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon Act obligations.
Q (Contract & Award ): Will the county conduct oral presentations or interviews with shortlisted proposers, or will award be made solely on written submissions? Is subcontracting permitted without prior Commissioners Court approval for routine operational support roles (e.g., administrative scheduling)?
A: The County will make the award based on written submissions and the results of the evaluation process. No
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