ESBD_358140_1716493379653_HHS0014267 _Attachment to Addendum 2.pdf
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- HHS0014267
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- Texas
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This document is an attachment to Addendum 2 for a solicitation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for an IBM Enterprise License Agreement and Maintenance Services contract. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to provide the IBM suite of software and hardware products, as well as associated subscription and support services. The initial contract term is four years, with an optional one-year extension. The solicitation schedule includes a pre-proposal conference, a deadline for submitting questions, and a submission deadline of June 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time.
The attachment addresses questions and requests for clarification, including the need for insurance certificates, the possibility of an extension to the submission deadline, the ability to offer newer product versions, and guidance on completing the cost workbook. It also clarifies that the HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) submitted for the courtesy review is a draft, and the final HSP will be submitted with the bid response.
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PCS 134 HHS0014267 Attachment to Addendum 2-Answers to Questions or Request for Clarifications
HHS Responses to Questions
Effective Date 06/26/2015 Version 1.00 Page 1 of 2 Revision Date 09/13/2023
Solicitation Title: IBM Enterprise License Agreement and Maintenance Services
Solicitation Number: HHS0014267
# Reference Question Response
1.
Solicitation Package Reference:
Exhibit Q - Insurance Requirements
Question: Do we need to issue insurance certificates along with our proposal response?
Refer to Exhibit Q, Insurance Requirements, A-5.
2.
Solicitation Package Reference:
Main RFO/Solicitation Document – Article III.
Administrative Information on Page 15.
Question: We want to request if we can possibly get an extension to complete our response, as a few of our resources will be unavailable during the Memorial Day weekend.
Refer to RFO Section 3.1, Schedule of Events, Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses.
PCS 134 HHS0014267 Attachment to Addendum 2-Answers to Questions or Request for Clarifications
HHS Responses to Questions
Effective Date 06/26/2015 Version 1.00 Page 2 of 2 Revision Date 09/13/2023
# Reference Question Response
3.
Solicitation Package Reference:
Exhibit M - Existing IBM Products and Appliances v 0.2.
Question: A few of the products listed under the Product list now have updated versions, can we go ahead and offer newer products as part of our response?
HHSC has listed Exhibit M, Existing IBM Products and Appliances v 0.2. as a reference list based on the current install base and the True-up conducted by HHSC and IBM based on the existing IBM Products and Appliances.
A vendor may provide a newer version of any products listed in Exhibit M, Existing IBM Products and Appliances v 0.2.
4. Solicitation Package Reference:
Exhibit J - Cost Workbook
Question: The Cost Workbook Exhibit J is currently locked. For us to list pricing for all SKUs, the line items won’t be sufficient. We want to request guidance on how we can add additional rows to complete the pricing.
Exhibit J, Cost Workbook is locked only allowing for the yellow cells and the ability to add rows to the spreadsheet. Refer to Exhibit J, Cost Workbook, Instructions tab.
5.
Solicitation Package Reference:
Main RFO/Solicitation Document – Article III.
Administrative Information on Page 16.
Question: Courtesy HSP Review is due on May 17th, our assumption is that we will be sending the draft HSP document for review and we have option to make edits. Is that correct or will our HSP Plan submission be considered final
The HSP submitted for the courtesy review is a draft. The HSP is final when submitted with the bid response.
Refer to Section 6.7, HUB Subcontracting Plan for additional information.
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