ESBD_379399_1732062308370_HHS0014749_CIMS Exhibits Pt1.zip

The file appears to be a zip file containing exhibits related to a Request for Offers (RFO) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for a Critical Incident Management System (CIMS). The RFO seeks a modern, cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system for reporting critical incidents by Medicaid waiver providers throughout Texas. The contract term is structured as an initial 4-year period with two optional 1-year renewals.

Historical compensation for similar contracts has averaged approximately $950,000 per state fiscal year. The project is funded through a combination of state and federal sources, though specific funding amounts are not detailed. While there is a current incumbent vendor operating the existing CIMS system, HHSC is seeking to upgrade and enhance system capabilities through this competitive procurement. The contract will be awarded based on best value determination rather than lowest price, and there are no specified set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types that can respond. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in CIMS production, provide relevant references, show financial solvency, and have positive Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) performance scores.