Experiential Camps for Youth in Foster Care

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a contractor to deliver two four-day, three-night experiential camps for youth in its care, with lodging, meals, supervision, and life-skills activities.

Texas > Health and Human Services Commission > Procurement and Contracting Services > Department of Family and Protective Services


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HHS0017235
Dec 04, 2026 04:30 PM
Nov 10, 2026 12:00 PM
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vivian.harrison@hhs.texas.gov
+15124062460
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX, USA
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Health and Human Services Commission, Attn: Bid Room Coordinator, Procurement and Contracting Services, 1100 W 49th St., MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78756
Description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks one contractor to plan and deliver two four-day, three-night Preparation for Adult Living experiential camp sessions each March during the contract term. Each session must accommodate 50 youth ages 16–19 in DFPS conservatorship and 25 approved staff. The contractor is responsible for camp facilities and logistics, lodging, meals and snacks, recruitment and qualified personnel, safety measures, training, materials, and coordination with DFPS and community-based care staff. Camp programming must support the PAL life-skills curriculum, including personal and social relationships, job readiness, financial management, housing and transportation, health and safety, physical wellness, and life decisions. Activities include structured learning and recreation such as ropes courses, canoeing, swimming, arts, hikes, and cooperative games. The contractor must also develop registration materials, assessments and evaluation questionnaires, provide participant journals and incidentals, and submit reports. The solicitation requires a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan and at least three verifiable references for similar services from the past two years. The contract begins upon award and ends August 31, 2030, with a possible extension by written amendment for up to one year.

Classification Codes
NAICS721214Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
PSCG003Recreational Services
Smart Codes
youth experiential campsyouth life skills trainingovernight camp services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026-Solicitation Posting Date
Nov 16, 2026 04:30 PM-Courtesy HUB Review Deadline
Nov 20, 2026 04:30 PM-Written Questions Due
Nov 24, 2026-Deadline to Post Written Answers
Dec 04, 2026 04:30 PM-Response Due Date
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $300,000.00
  • Crime Policy (Third-Party Endorsement) — $25,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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