What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe final selection will be based on best value. Respondents must submit a Public Information Act Copy with specific redaction requirements.
Scope of work
- Conduct Informal Dispute Resolutions (IDRs) consistent with 42 C.F.R. § 488.331.
- Maintain a documented review process for disputed regulatory matters.
- Provide reporting capabilities and deliverables per Statement of Work Section 2.1.7.
- Recommend revisions to an IDR outcome after HHSC review.
- Ensure Confidential Information is not accessed outside of the United States.
- Obtain and maintain TX-RAMP Level 2 certification prior to contract award.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience | 30% |
Minimum qualifications
- Respondent must be an appropriate disinterested person.
- Five (5) years of experience conducting Informal Dispute Resolutions.
- Staff must include at least one (1) Registered Nurse (RN).
- Financially solvent and adequately capitalized.
- Authorized to do business in the State of Texas prior to award.
- Set up in the Texas franchise tax system prior to Contract award.
- Obtain TX-RAMP Level 2 certification prior to Contract award.
- Provide at least three (3) client references for similar projects.
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Version 2.10
- Exhibit D-1, Security and Privacy Inquiry (SPI)
- Exhibit E, Exceptions Form
- Exhibit G, HHS Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Federal Awards Certification
- Exhibit H, Assurances - Non-Construction Programs
- Exhibit I, Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Exhibit K, Subcontracting Plan (SP)
- Signed Addenda (if applicable)
- Financial statements or three (3) most recent SEC Form 10K
- Public Information Act Copy of Original Solicitation Response
How to submit
- Method
- HHS Online Bid Room or USB Drive (mail or hand delivery)
- Instructions
- Submit searchable PDF via HHS Online Bid Room (Exhibit J) or two identical USB drives labeled 'Original' and 'Copy' in a sealed package to 1100 W. 49th St., MC 2020. Statement of Qualifications: 8.5 x 11 inch, 1-inch margins, 12-point or larger font, executive summary max 2 pages.