ESBD_382098_1730829254855_Exhibits_G-N.zip

This appears to be a compressed file containing Exhibits G through N for a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) solicitation for tobacco cessation services. The solicitation seeks a contractor to operate the Texas Tobacco Quitline (TTQL), providing 24/7/365 comprehensive cessation services including enrollment, intake, nicotine replacement therapy, coaching, and youth services for Texas residents 13 and older. Key requirements include maintaining 80% of calls answered within 30 seconds and providing services in English and Spanish. Bidders must have 5 years of experience as tobacco cessation providers. Important dates include a pre-proposal conference on November 8, 2024, questions due November 12, questions answered by November 21, and proposals due December 11, 2024. The contract term is two years with three one-year renewal options.

The historical contract value has been approximately $2.5 million per year, though volume is not guaranteed. The evaluation criteria weights are 30% for Qualifications and Experience, 40% for Project Work Plan, and 30% for Cost. A HUB Subcontracting Plan is required, indicating preference for historically underutilized businesses. Bidders must obtain 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). Funding comes from agency operating budgets, subject to appropriations availability.