Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #510-26-0003
Licensure Examination Development and Delivery for Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
510-26-0003
NAICS
611710
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is seeking a qualified vendor to develop and deliver a new licensure examination for psychologists and psychological associates. - Government Buyer: - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) - Office: George H.W. Bush State Office Building - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive licensure examination development and delivery services - Includes exam development, psychometric analysis, administration, and program management - Services cover job/practice analysis, exam blueprinting, item development training, standard setting, pilot and beta testing, test administration, candidate registration, item banking, technical documentation, security, compliance, and validation research - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have experience with high-stakes licensure exams and psychometric expertise - Secure computer-based testing and compliance with educational testing standards are required - Electronic proposal submission is mandatory - The Council is open to multi-vendor or hybrid program delivery models - Estimated contract value: $2,000,000 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation
Description
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a new licensure examination for psychologists and psychological associates. The examination will assess minimum competence for safe and effective practice and support supervised and independent practice thresholds. The Council anticipates a multi-vendor or hybrid model for program delivery. The procurement is open to multiple vendors or a hybrid delivery model and is exempt under Texas Government Code Section 2262.101.