ESBD_382098_1730829189133_Exhibits_A-F.zip

The file appears to be a zip file containing Exhibits A-F related to a tobacco cessation services solicitation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The services requested include operating the Texas Tobacco Quitline (TTQL), providing comprehensive tobacco cessation treatment services including enrollment, intake, nicotine replacement therapy, cessation coaching, youth services, and support materials for Texas residents 13 and older. Services must be available 24/7/365 with English and Spanish support, maintaining an 80% call answer rate within 30 seconds. Respondents need 5 years of experience as tobacco cessation providers. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on November 8, 2024, questions due November 12, 2024, answers posted November 21, 2024, and proposals due December 11, 2024. The contract term is two years with three one-year extension options.

Historical compensation has been approximately $2.5 million per contract year, though volume and compensation are not guaranteed. Funding comes from agency operating budgets and is subject to appropriations. The contract requires a HUB Subcontracting Plan for historically underutilized businesses and TX-RAMP Level 2 certification for cloud computing services. The current environment includes 16 HL7V3 and 16 HL7V2 eReferral connections, with historical data showing an average of 1,572 monthly calls (93.4% English, 6.6% Spanish). Award will be based on best value with evaluation criteria weighted: Qualifications and Experience (30%), Project Work Plan (40%), and Cost (30%). HHSC reserves the right to request Best and Final Offers.