ESBD_387866_1737139155338_Solicitation Addendum 2_ Attachment 1.zip

This appears to be an addendum file (Addendum 2) for 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 scope covers Regions 6 and 7, requiring a qualified Child Placing Agency with at least three years of experience in adoption and foster care services to conduct comprehensive home assessments and supervise out-of-state child placements. The RFP includes 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 initial contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals and a potential 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 clients annually in Region 6 and 76-129 clients in Region 7 between fiscal years 2020-2023. The solicitation includes a mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plan requirement. Foster care and adoption subsidy payments will be handled directly between sending states and caregivers, with no administrative costs to DFPS. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation documents.