What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) seeks proposals for Stewards in Training services within the State of Texas. Individual contracts will not exceed $75,000 per fiscal year.
Scope of work
- Perform complex legal and technical work as a Steward/Judge under the Texas Racing Act.
- Conduct hearings and prepare hearing decisions.
- Provide supervisory oversight for a racing operations team at a race park.
- Interpret and enforce the Texas Racing Act and Commission rules.
- Determine questions, disputes, complaints, or objections relating to racing matters.
- Review occupational license applications and make decisions on issuance.
- Oversee live races and decide the official order of finish, including disqualifications.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Applicant's experience in regulating horse racing | 25% |
| Experience (racing secretary, placing judge, clerk of scales, etc.) | 25% |
| Accreditations, relevant formal education, relevant practical experience | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience recognized by the Commission or other official pari-mutuel racing regulatory body.
- Pass an optical examination conducted no more than 90 days before appointment demonstrating 20-20 vision, corrected, and ability to distinguish colors.
- Travel is required.
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Document, Parts I & II completed, including signature
- Copy of key personnel's current professional license(s)
- Proposal attachment
How to submit
- Method
- Email, fax, or mail
- Instructions
- Send one (1) original copy of the signed evaluation submittal documents via email, fax to the Human Resource Team, or mail.