ESBD_446817_1755459518355_HHS0016579_Exhibit A_HHS Solicitation Affirmations.pdf

This document is the HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) for Solicitation Number HHS0016579, issued by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The solicitation affirmations document outlines numerous mandatory certifications and representations that a respondent must provide when submitting a bid or proposal, covering a wide range of legal, ethical, and operational requirements. Key areas of certification include complete and accurate information disclosure, compliance with public information acts, contracting requirements, confidentiality provisions, and various state and federal regulatory standards.

The affirmations document requires respondents to certify compliance with multiple Texas Government Code sections, including preferences for Texas bidders, veteran-owned businesses, and specific product categories. Respondents must also confirm they are not suspended or debarred, have no felony convictions, and meet various ethical and legal standards such as cybersecurity training requirements, restrictions on dealings with public servants, and prohibitions on discriminatory practices. The document includes specific certifications related to abortion funding limitations, human trafficking prohibitions, franchise tax status, and restrictions on business with certain foreign entities or those involved in controversial industries. The solicitation affirmations are effective July 2025 and represent a comprehensive set of legal and operational commitments a bidder must make to be considered for a contract with Texas state agencies.