Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017831v2
Solicitation for 'Choosing the Best' Abstinence Curriculum Workbooks and Training for Texas School Districts
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017831v2
NAICS
611710
Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting bids for abstinence curriculum workbook products and facilitator training services for Independent School Districts statewide. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services division - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) also authorized to use contract - OEMs and Vendors: - 'Choosing the Best' is the specified curriculum brand for all products and training - Products Requested: - Multiple 'Choosing the Best' curriculum sets for grades 6-12, including: - JOURNEY, LIFE, PATH, WAY, RELATIONSHIP classroom and district sets - Leader guides, student manuals (print and electronic), teacher tool licenses - Parent education books (e.g., "Parents, Teens and Sex-THE BIG TALK BOOK") - Quantities specified for many items (e.g., 20 sets per product) - All products must conform exactly to specified brand, make, and model - Services Requested: - Facilitator training for each curriculum (WAY for 6th grade, PATH for 7th, LIFE for 8th, JOURNEY for high school) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Texas state laws and HUB subcontracting - Performance monitoring and reporting - Firm fixed price contract - Contract open to all qualified vendors able to supply specified products and services - Period of Performance: - Initial term through August 31, 2027, with option for one-year extension - Estimated Contract Value: - $99,125 (historical spend noted)
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for Abstinence Curriculum Workbook Products for Independent School Districts. The procurement involves multiple districts in Texas and includes several attachments with detailed information. The solicitation is a repost and aims to provide curriculum workbook products to support abstinence education in independent school districts. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including required documentation to demonstrate capability and compliance.