Opportunity
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Opengov #RFP-HS-WKF-CCSS-03-26
Financial Services for Child Care Scholarship Program for Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
RFP-HS-WKF-CCSS-03-26
NAICS
541213
This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide financial services for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's Child Care Scholarship Program, managed by the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC). - Government Buyer: - Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC), acting as fiscal agent for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board - Scope of Work: - Manage vendor billing and payments for participant financial aid - Support policy implementation and compliance with federal (2 CFR part 200), Texas, and grant contract requirements - Fulfill complex reporting and data security requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Financial services for child care scholarship program administration - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named - Notable Requirements: - Estimated contract value up to $374 million - Contract duration of one year, with possible renewals up to three years - Strict adherence to compliance, operational, and data security standards - Relevant NIGP Codes: - Education and training consulting, family and social services, home management, parenting intervention, support services, youth care services, child care center management
Description
The Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC), acting as fiscal agent for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide financial services supporting the Workforce Solutions system. The scope includes managing vendor billing and payments for participant financial aid, supporting policies, and fulfilling reporting requirements. The contract is expected to start by October 1, 2026, for one year with possible renewals up to three years, with estimated funds up to $374 million. The procurement complies with federal and Texas laws and requires adherence to complex compliance, operational, and data security requirements.