Appendix%207.18%20Written%20Questions%20%20Comments%20Template.xlsx

This file is a Written Questions and Comments Template for the State of Tennessee's Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding Third Party Administrator Services for the State's Public Sector Health Plans. The template is designed to facilitate structured communication between potential bidders and the state during the RFP process. It contains three distinct sections for submitting inquiries: a General Questions section for broad inquiries, an RFP Questions section for specific questions referencing RFP Sections 1.1 through 6.5 and the Score Summary Matrix, and a Pro Forma Contract Questions section for inquiries regarding the contract terms from Section A.1 through Contract Attachment E, including the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement.

The template provides a standardized format with designated columns for questions and corresponding state responses, allowing bidders to submit clarifications and seek guidance on project requirements, contractual obligations, and procurement procedures. Users are instructed to add additional rows as needed to accommodate multiple questions within each section. Bidders are encouraged to be as specific as possible when referencing particular sections of the RFP or contract documents. This mechanism ensures organized handling of inquiries and provides all interested parties access to consistent, documented responses from the state.