ESBD_495176_1776974327747_PCS 121 Solicitation Addendum HHS0016822 TANF.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form (PCS 121) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for RFP No. HHS0016822 related to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program services. Addendum No. 1, issued on April 23, 2026, provides the pre-proposal conference slide deck and attendee report for the Microsoft Teams meeting conducted on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The addendum makes no substantive changes to the original RFP. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning it with their solicitation response by the due date and time of May 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, or risk disqualification. Alternatively, respondents who submitted their response prior to the addendum may email the signed acknowledgement form to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov prior to the solicitation deadline.

The original RFP solicits comprehensive financial analysis and compliance review services for TANF reporting and interagency coordination across multiple state agencies, with a maximum contract value not to exceed $1,000,000. Key deliverables include a Project Work Plan within 30 calendar days of contract execution, a Gap Assessment Memo within 90 calendar days after Project Work Plan completion, training materials due 90 days prior to contract expiration, and monthly status reports. Evaluation criteria are weighted at 30 percent for Project Work Plan, 40 percent for Qualifications and Experience, and 30 percent for Cost. The anticipated notice of award is June 2026 with a contract start date in August 2026. The initial contract term is one year with an option to extend for up to one additional year and potentially one more option period. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of correct invoices following satisfactory service delivery in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.