Guardianship Programs for the Probate Courts

2026-11-03

Dallas County is issuing this Request for Proposals ( RFP ) to establish contracts with qualified entities to provide Guardianship Services for incapacitated persons residing in Dallas County , Texas . The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the consistent and lawful delivery of guardianship services for individuals who have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be incapacitated and in need of a guardian . Guardianship is a legal relationship created by court order in which a guardian is appointed to make personal and / or financial decisions on behalf of an incapacitated person . The Texas Estates Code defines an incapacitated person in Section 1002 . 017 as an individual who , due to a physical or mental condition , is substantially unable to provide for their basic needs or manage their financial affairs . Guardianship is a significant legal intervention because it may limit certain rights of the incapacitated person . For this reason , the Texas Estates Code requires that guardianships be used only when less restrictive alternatives are not feasible and when supports and services cannot adequately protect the individual . Guardians must act in the best interest of the incapacitated person and comply with all statutory requirements and court orders governing guardianship . Individuals requiring guardianship services are often vulnerable and may be at risk of neglect , exploitation , or harm . Accordingly , guardianship providers must demonstrate the knowledge , experience , and integrity necessary to protect the welfare , rights , and property of incapacitated persons . Through this RFP , Dallas County seeks qualified providers capable of serving as guardian of the person , guardian of the estate , or both , as appointed by the court . Services will be provided from the date of court appointment through termination of the guardianship . Dallas County reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors to ensure continuity of services , adequate capacity , and access to qualified guardianship providers capable of meeting the needs of incapacitated persons throughout the County .*** Bid Reading Link *** https :// teams . microsoft . com / l / meetup - join / 19 % 3ameeting_ZWMxOTNmMDUtYWI5ZS00NmYyLWEyMWYtZDhkYmFjZjFjZDU1 % 40thread . v2 / 0 ? context =% 7B % 22Tid % 22 % 3A % 2251adcfad - 72f1 - 479c - b28f - 52412e04014b % 22 % 2C % 22Oid % 22 % 3A % 22f4fb30c2 - bb8b - 428a - 8d86 - 8365dbdb061f % 22 % 2C % 22IsBroadcastMeeting % 22 % 3Atrue % 2C % 22role % 22 % 3A % 22a % 22 % 7D & btype = a & role = aSee more

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2026-05-01