Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #7-799-004
Texas School for the Deaf seeks Family Support Advocate (Pre-Identification) services for statewide outreach
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
7-799-004
NAICS
624310
The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is seeking proposals for Family Support Advocate (Pre-Identification) services to support families of newborns who did not pass initial hearing screenings, in alignment with HB-2255 and outreach agreements with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) via the Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Center (TEHDIC). - Government Buyer: - Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), Purchasing Department - Contact: David Rivera, Purchasing Manager, CTCD, CTCM - Service Requested: - Family Support Advocate (Pre-Identification) - Provide family-to-family support, education, outreach, documentation, training, and collaboration with TEHDI and SOC care coordinators - Estimated 600 service instances annually - NIGP code 92405 (Advisory Services, Educational) - Scope & Location: - Primary location: 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX - Services cover multiple highway districts across Texas - Unique Requirements: - Minimum three years' experience required - Preference for candidates connected to the deaf community - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required for respondents - Pricing adjustments may occur annually based on CPI - Contract Details: - Initial term: one year - Up to three one-year renewal options - Possible contract extensions up to 12 months if needed - No OEMs or product purchases involved; this is a service-based solicitation
Description
The Texas School for the Deaf is seeking proposals for a Family Support Advocate (Pre-Identification) to provide services implementing provisions of HB-2255 and agreements with the Department of State Health Services through the Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Center. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with possible renewals. The services are primarily located at 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, and cover multiple highway districts across Texas. The solicitation uses the Request for Proposal method and requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification.