ESBD_387866_1735586442040_Solicitation Addendum 1 Attachment 1.zip

The provided file appears to be a zipped addendum attachment (Addendum 1) related to a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) solicitation 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 dates include a pre-proposal conference and HUB training webinar scheduled for December 30, 2024, with proposals due January 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The contract term is one year with two one-year renewal options and a possible 18-month extension.

The maximum reimbursable amount is set at $273,550 for Region 7 and $130,000 for Region 6, with payment structured on a cost reimbursement basis. Historical utilization data indicates service needs for 150-211 clients annually in Region 6 and 76-129 clients in Region 7, based on fiscal years 2020-2023. The evaluation criteria weighting is Experience and Demonstrated Ability (45%), Narrative Proposal (35%), and Cost Proposal (20%). The solicitation includes a preference for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) as evidenced by the mandatory HUB training webinar requirement. No incumbent vendor information is specified in the documentation.