ESBD_387866_1735321826489_HHS0014662v3 Exhibits.zip

The provided file appears to be a zipped exhibits package associated with a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Request for Proposals for Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Home Assessment and Supervision Services. The solicitation seeks a qualified Child Placing Agency to provide services in Regions 6 and 7, requiring contractors to hold valid Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation licenses and demonstrate three years of experience in adoption and foster care services. Key requirements include conducting comprehensive home assessments and supervising out-of-state child placements. A pre-proposal conference and HUB training webinar is scheduled for December 30, 2024, with proposals due January 21, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with two one-year renewal options and a possible 18-month extension.

The maximum reimbursable amounts are set at $273,550 for Region 7 and $130,000 for Region 6 for the initial fiscal year, with payment structured on a cost reimbursement basis. Historical service utilization data shows client volumes ranging from 150-211 annually in Region 6 and 76-129 in Region 7 between fiscal years 2020-2023. The solicitation includes a mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plan requirement. Foster care pass-through and adoption subsidy payments will be processed directly between sending states and approved caregivers, with no administrative costs to DFPS. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation.