Agency-Wide Psychological Evaluations Service
- Client
- Texas
- RFP Number
- HEALTH-9233
- Posted
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- Category
- Health and Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Texas government authority is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide agency-wide psychological evaluation services. The agency requires these services to conduct pre-employment, reinstatement, and retire-rehire evaluations for police and public safety personnel. The selected provider will solve the agency's need for legally compliant, expert psychological screenings of its workforce. The scope of work covers performing psychological evaluations offsite. The provider must possess a valid degree and a current agency license allowing the independent practice of psychology. Additionally, the provider must demonstrate knowledge of current research regarding psychological testing specifically for police and public safety applicants. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. Bidders must possess at least two full-time years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The agency also requires proof of completion of at least ten psychological evaluations on police and public safety incumbents or applicants. Bidders must demonstrate familiarity with employment law impacting pre-employment psychological evaluations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable federal and state laws. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. The source document does not contain evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from ESBD_477346_1766003286385_SOL_PST_405-25R0011152.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas is issuing an open enrollment solicitation to establish contracts for agency-wide psychological evaluation services on an as-needed basis. Services include pre-employment, reinstatement, and retire/rehire psychological evaluations. Qualified licensed psychologists who meet all required experience and certification criteria are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
- Solicitation Open Enrollment Period
- 12/17/2025 through 07/30/2030
- How to submit
- Electronic via DPS Online Bid Room or email
- Submission details
- Submit electronic applications to [email protected] Attention: 405-25R0011152 or via the DPS Online Bid Room. Use sans serif 12-point font on 8-1/2" x 11" format.
- Contract term
- Commences upon publication through July 30, 2030
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Remote via HIPAA-compliant platform
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability Insurance including Errors and Omissions (and cyber liability if applicable); continuous coverage for not less than 24 months post-contract if on a claims-made form.
How proposals are evaluated
| Compliance with application requirements and minimum qualifications | |
| Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) past performance history | |
| Reference checks and past performance findings |
Scope of work
- Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
- Reinstatement Psychological Evaluation
- Retire/Rehire Psychological Evaluation
- Comprehensive file review
- Interpretation of at least two empirically validated psychological testing instruments
- Conducting a clinical interview
- Submission of required evaluation documentation
- Participation in two to four hours of procedural training by DPS psychologists
Minimum qualifications
- Valid degree(s) to be a licensed psychologist and current Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) license without restrictions.
- At least two full-time years of experience in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
- Completion of a minimum of ten psychological evaluations on police and public safety incumbents or applicants.
- Experience using empirically validated psychological testing instruments.
- Knowledge of current research regarding psychological testing for police and public safety applicants.
- Familiarity with employment law impacting pre-employment psychological evaluations, including the ADA.
Documents to include with the bid
- Solicitation Page 1 (signed)
- Signed Addenda (if applicable)
- Information and Certifications Form (Exhibit F.2)
- Application Attachment / Information Sheet
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176)
- Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9) Form
- Copy of applicable degree and valid TSBEP license
- Mandatory Pricing Schedule
- Key personnel résumés
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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