What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe state is seeking proposals for managed care children’s dental services for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The goal is to improve oral health through preventive care, education, and early intervention. Written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by email to the Sole Point of Contact by the deadline in the Schedule of Events. Responses will be consolidated and posted on the ESBD. All respondents recommended for award must be certified by HHSC as able to fulfill the contract terms. Failure to obtain certification will result in disqualification.
Scope of work
- Medicaid and CHIP managed care dental services
- Health care management and administration services
- Call center services
- Preventive care and health education
- Quality improvement and performance evaluation strategies
- Alternative Payment Models implementation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Weighted Technical Question Score | 1,800 points |
| Weighted Oral Presentation Score | 200 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorization to conduct business in Texas prior to award
- Active Certificate of Fact from Texas Secretary of State or Certificate of Authority from Texas Department of Insurance
- Set up in the Texas franchise tax system prior to contract award unless exempt
- Licensure, certification, or approval from TDI as a single service health maintenance organization or exclusive provider benefit plan
- Demonstration of financial solvency per 42 C.F.R. Section 438.116 and contract minimum net worth requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Original Proposal (Searchable PDF format)
- Public Information Act Copy
- Exhibit M Subcontracting Plan (SP)
- Exhibit H HHS Solicitation Affirmations v. 2.10
- Exhibit I Federal Assurances Non-Construction Programs
- Exhibit J Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Exhibit K Exception Form
- Exhibit L Assumptions Form
- Exhibit S TDI Certificate of Authority Table
- Form PCS 121 Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form
How to submit
- Method
- Submission Option #1
- Instructions
- Submit two (2) USB drives—one labeled Original Proposal and one labeled Copy—to HHSC PCS. Each USB must contain searchable PDF files formatted per guidelines.