ESBD_383073_1732721395385_HHS0014744 Solicitation Addendum 3 Acknowledgement.zip

This is an addendum acknowledgment file related to a solicitation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for a WIC Breastfeeding Management and Lactation Principles trainer. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide research, course development, and training services for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, with a requirement to develop and deliver up to twelve in-person and/or virtual training courses annually. The RFP was released on November 15, 2024, with proposals due December 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, and included a pre-proposal conference on November 21, 2024. The initial contract term is one year with up to four one-year renewal options.

The evaluation criteria includes 30% for breastfeeding and lactation management research and content development, 15% for lactation management clinical experience, 15% for trainer experience, and 40% for cost. Historical compensation for similar contracts has ranged from $20,000 to $30,000 per fiscal year, though no definitive contract value is specified. The solicitation includes HUB Subcontracting Plan requirements and requires successful completion of security and privacy inquiries. The contractor must hold an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and possess advanced medical or academic degrees relevant to the training subject matter.