El Paso County RFQ 26-025 Individual Family and Parenting Counseling Services - 65th District Court
El Paso CountyCounty · El Paso, TX- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Araceli Hernandez
- (915) 273-3349
The 30-second brief
El Paso County is requesting qualifications for RFQ 26-025 to provide individual family and parenting counseling services for the 65th District Court and Juvenile Probation Department's Strengthening Families Program. The scope includes implementing the Strengthening Families Program, an evidence-based family skills training program designed to reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and substance abuse, while improving social competencies, communication, and positive parenting skills for high-risk families. Services involve case management, progress reports, court attendance, and in-home or evening/weekend sessions for approximately 30 participants and their children. Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT, with a question deadline of September 24, 2026. Vendors must have at least three years of experience in family and substance abuse counseling, staff with master's degrees and relevant certifications, and business locations within El Paso County limits.
Qualifications and experience of the therapist/facilitator: 30, Description of how the organization will address, incorporate, and coordinate all components of the scope of work: 25, Experience of the organization: 25, Experience working with Specialty Courts: 15, References: 3, Provides health insurance to employees: 2
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Summary
El Paso County is requesting qualifications for RFQ 26-025 to provide individual family and parenting counseling services for the 65th District Court and Juvenile Probation Department's Strengthening Families Program.
The scope includes implementing the Strengthening Families Program, an evidence-based family skills training program designed to reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and substance abuse, while improving social competencies, communication, and positive parenting skills for high-risk families. Services involve case management, progress reports, court attendance, and in-home or evening/weekend sessions for approximately 30 participants and their children. Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT, with a question deadline of September 24, 2026. Vendors must have at least three years of experience in family and substance abuse counseling, staff with master's degrees and relevant certifications, and business locations within El Paso County limits.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Qualifications and experience of the therapist/facilitator: 30
- Description of how the organization will address
- Incorporate
- Coordinate all components of the scope of work: 25
- Experience of the organization: 25
- Experience working with Specialty Courts: 15
- References: 3
- Provides health insurance to employees: 2
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Response / Proposal
- Code of Ethics Training Document
- W9 (current and signed)
- Conflict of Interest (CIQ) Form
- Safety Questionnaire Documents with supporting documents
- References
- Health Insurance Benefits Questionnaire
- Certifications Form
- El Paso County Signature Page
- Submit to
- https://epcountypurchasing.ionwave.net
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- El Paso, TX
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from El Paso County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://epcountypurchasing.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Araceli Hernandez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including El Paso County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Araceli Hernandez at (915) 273-3349. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and experience of the therapist/facilitator: 30, Description of how the organization will address, incorporate, and coordinate all components of the scope of work: 25, Experience of the..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from El Paso County?
All active and historical solicitations from El Paso County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, El Paso County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Response / Proposal, Code of Ethics Training Document, W9 (current and signed), Conflict of Interest (CIQ) Form, Safety Questionnaire Documents with supporting documents, References, Health Insurance. Review the full document from El Paso County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Paso, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.