ESBD_526292_1782930854595_Addendum 2 5510001033.pdf

This is an Addendum 2 issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Solicitation 5510001033, a re-solicitation for Texas Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline and Educational Services. The addendum, dated July 1, 2026, updates Exhibit L within the solicitation materials and requires respondents to utilize the "Exhibits Updated 070126 ZIP folder" when preparing their proposals. The proposal deadline is July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. The contract encompasses a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week toll-free crisis hotline staffed by trained behavioral health specialists, mandatory Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training (minimum four trainings annually), and Farm Response training for healthcare professionals (minimum 200 providers annually). The contractor must maintain accreditations from the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS). The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods extending through August 31, 2030.

Cost proposals must be submitted using Exhibit C format with all-inclusive pricing covering labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and related costs. The estimated contract value exceeds $100,000. TDA will evaluate responses using weighted criteria: past performance and qualifications (30%), proposed service delivery plan (40%), and cost reasonableness (30%). Respondents must meet eligibility requirements including a current Texas Identification Number, current business filings, tax payment compliance, and completion of the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (Exhibit B). Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000), and Cyber/Privacy Liability ($1,000,000). Data Security Requirements (Exhibit K) mandate NIST SP 800-53 or TX-RAMP compliance, quarterly vulnerability reports, 24-hour breach notification with 72-hour resolution, and annual SOC 2 - Type 2 reports. TDA reserves the right to award to a single or multiple respondents and re-solicit if deemed in the state's best interest.