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This document is an Open Enrollment Application for Hospital Sitting Services issued by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS), soliciting vendors to provide hospital sitting services across multiple regions in Texas. The application allows qualified providers to apply for enrollment in the Hospital Sitting Services program, with a specific enrollment number HHS0015911 and an anticipated application date of 03-31-2025. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including two years of full-time relevant service and financial management experience, and comply with insurance documentation requirements.

The application requires detailed vendor information, including entity type, organizational structure, contact details, and service delivery regions. Prospective providers must submit a comprehensive application package comprising two file folders containing various forms such as the direct deposit authorization, internal control structure questionnaire, risk analysis questionnaire, and staff/subcontractor listings. Applicants must also provide documentation of organizational and staff qualifications, criminal history checks, and consent for information release. The program covers all 11 regions in Texas, though specific catchment areas are marked as "N/A" in the document, suggesting potential flexibility in service coverage.

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5. HOSPITAL SITTING SERVICES OPEN ENROLLMENT

APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Application must be completed and signed in Section 4 (Certification) for it to be accepted by DFPS.

Applicant will submit Application and all required documents in the format and order described in Appendix A to the Point of Contact in Open Enrollment Section 1.2.

If DFPS has difficulty accessing the Applicant’s documents, the Applicant will be required to re-submit documents as directed by DFPS.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Legal Name of Entity
Office Address
City, State, Zip
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Phone

Vendor ID Number:

Federal ID Number – If different from Vendor ID:

Applicant:

Parent Organization:

Doing Business As Name (DBA) or Parent Organization – If different from Legal Name above:

Attach a copy of Assumed Name Certificate

If an Applicant has a Parent Organization, attach a copy of the agreement between the Applicant and the Parent Organization

Type of Applicant – Check appropriate box(es) and attach documentation as indicated

|_| Sole Proprietorship

|_| Private Corporation
|_| For Profit
|_| Non-Profit
State of Incorporation:

Charter Number:

Attach a copy of Certificate of Incorporation

|_| Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Attach a copy of the Articles of Formation
|_| Partnership
|_| Limited
|_| General
Attach a list of names, addresses for each partner and provide a copy of the Partnership Agreement.
|_| Governmental Entity
Do you have taxing authority?|_| Yes|_| No
Are you a certified Texas HUB?
|_| Yes – Attach a copy of HUB certification form.
|_| No – Select all that apply if you fall into one or both of the categories

below:

|_| Minority Owned Business |_| Woman Owned Business

Person Authorized to Sign Contract:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

Contact for Service Delivery:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

Contact for Invoicing:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS

(See Section 2.9 of the Open Enrollment)

2.1 Does Applicant have two years of full-time relevant service management experience at the time of this Application is submitted?

|_| YesIf yes, attach resume(s) and documentation.
|_| NoIf no, STOP – Applicant does not qualify.

2.2 Does Applicant have two years relevant financial management experience at the time of this Application is submitted?

|_| YesIf yes, attach resume(s) and documentation.
|_| NoIf no, STOP – Applicant does not qualify.

2.3 Does Applicant meet the insurance requirements in Section 2.15 of the Open Enrollment?

|_| YesIf yes, attach documentation of coverage provided for in Section 2.15. The certificate of insurance must be issued to DFPS or designate DFPS as a Certificate Holder.
|_| NoIf no, STOP – Applicant does not qualify.

3. SERVICE DELIVERY AREA

Region(s) to be Served:

Applicant must mark with a “√” next to the Region(s) (see Open Enrollment Section 2.2).

Region
√
Catchment Area
Region 1
☐
N/A
Region 2
☐
N/A
Region 3
☐
N/A
Region 4
☐
N/A
Region 5
☐
N/A
Region 6
☐
N/A
Region 7
☐
N/A
Region 8
☐
N/A
Region 9
☐
N/A
Region 10
☐
N/A
Region 11
☐
N/A

4. CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate; that the named legal entity has authorized me, as its representative, to submit this application; and that the legal entity complies with all terms of this Open Enrollment.

Signature of Authorized Representative

Date

Name of Authorized Representative (Printed) Title of Authorized Representative (Printed)

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Hospital Sitting Services Enrollment Number HHS0015911

Application

03-31-2025 Appendix A – Application Instructions

1. Applicant must submit a completed Application and Required Forms, as applicable, in the order listed below for File Folder 1 and File Folder 2.

2. Access the forms by the link or icon provided below by holding down the "Ctrl" key while clicking on the link.

3. Save forms in an electronic file.

4. For the Application and the forms that require signature, print, sign and scan in an electronic format. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.

5. Attach File Folders 1 and 2 to email and submit the completed Application to the Point of Contact listed in the Open Enrollment Section 1.2.

Appendix B – Required Forms

File Folder 1: Application

Electronic File Name
Description

Required or If Applicable

Application
Application for Enrollment
Required
Insurance
Insurance Documentation
Required
DBA
Assumed Name Certificate Attachment
If applicable
Incorporation
Certificate of Incorporation Attachment
If applicable
LLC
LLC Articles of Formation Attachment
If applicable
Partnership
Partnership Agreement Attachment
If applicable
Partners
Names and addresses and for each partner
If applicable
HUB
HUB Certification Form
If applicable

File Folder 2: Required Forms

The following forms are located on the DFPS public website, Doing Business with DFPS, Contracting Forms: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Doing_Business /forms.asp

Electronic File Name
Form Number and Name
Purpose
74-176
74-176, Vendor Direct Deposit Form
Direct Deposit Authorization
9007FFS
9007FFS, Internal Control Structure Questionnaire
Contractor's disclosure of internal controls. Instructions included;

attachments must be provided as applicable.

9105RAQ
9105RAQ, Risk Analysis Questionnaire
Questionnaire for provider to assist staff with the completion of the Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI).
AP-152
AP-152, Application for Texas Identification Number [If you already have a Vendor ID set up for another DFPS contract, print form, note “Already Set Up” at top of page, and provide number]
Application for identification number
2031
2031 – Signature Authority Designation
Signature authority designation

The following form is located on the DFPS public website, Doing Business with DFPS, Contracting Forms, Regional CPS Contracting Forms, General Documents:

https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Doing_Business /forms.asp

Electronic File Name
Form Number and Name
Purpose
PCS-102
PCS-102, Contracting Entity and List of Staff, Subcontractors and Volunteers
Contractors must list the contracting entity, all service providers, and requested provider information on this form and submit it electronically to DFPS.
2970C
Disclosure and Consent to Release of Information
Release of information regarding criminal history or DFPS abuse and neglect history.
2971C
Request for Criminal History and DFPS History Check
Application for requesting criminal history and DFPS abuse or neglect history.

NOTE: Contractor must submit documentation of organizational qualifications (financial and service management) and direct service staff qualifications for each person listed on Form PCS-102 who will provide the services identified in this open enrollment. Refer to contract sections 2.9 and 2.10 for a list of qualifications.

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