What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Public Safety is seeking licensed physician facilities to provide pre-employment medical examinations for law enforcement candidates. Applications are accepted electronically through the DPS Online Bid Room or via email. Applicants must submit a completed application, including all required information and documentation, to be considered for an award. The open enrollment period runs from April 24, 2026, through August 31, 2031. All services and required forms must be submitted within ten business days of the initial examination appointment via a secured online portal. Applicants must provide proof of business history, medical staff experience, and contract experience.
Scope of work
- Pre-employment medical examinations and evaluations for DPS law enforcement candidates
- X-rays if needed to evaluate candidates' previous injuries
- Orthopedic specialist evaluation consultations and appointment scheduling
- Cardiologist specialist evaluation consultations and appointment scheduling
- Specimen sample collection and testing
- Completed DPS forms and reports submitted via secured online portal within 10 business days
- Weekly reporting on examined candidates and performed exams
- Physician attendance at required DPS orientation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with minimum requirements and documentation | Not specified |
| Past performance and reference checks | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed physician facilities
- Minimum of three consecutive years of contract experience in similar size and scope
- Examining physicians must hold a current, valid Texas Medical Board medical license
- Examining physicians must have at least three years of practical experience in pre-employment physical examinations
- Examining physicians must have at least three years of training or experience with sports medicine or DoD standards
- Facilities must be located within a 15-mile radius of DPS's designated location
- Available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and able to process at least 15 candidates per day
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Solicitation Page 1 (with any signed addenda)
- Information and Certifications Form
- Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9) Form
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176), if choosing direct deposit
- Mandatory Pricing Schedule
- Key personnel resumes and copies of official medical licenses
- Minimum of three references for similar size and scope
- Project Schedule and Plan
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or DPS Online Bid Room
- Instructions
- Submit to [email protected] (Attention: 405-25R0016168) or via the DPS Online Bid Room; in-person applications are not accepted. Use sans serif 12-point font, 8-1/2 x 11 format, paginated with a table of contents.