ESBD_539839_1784667191102_Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information_v.1.4_(07-22-25).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- HHS0017559A
- Issued by
- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This document is an informational exhibit prepared by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) regarding the HHS Online Bid Room submission process for solicitation HHS0017559, which seeks a fully automated chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) system for the DSHS Laboratory. The exhibit provides detailed instructions for bidders on accessing and utilizing the optional electronic submission portal. Bidders must follow a multi-step registration process beginning with accessing the IAMOnline sign-in page, requesting a new external user account with an email address, and awaiting Agency Sponsor approval before receiving an IAMOnline registration email to activate their accounts. The document emphasizes that the account activation link remains active for only seven days for security purposes and that the entire registration process may require several days; therefore, bidders should allow sufficient time to complete registration and submit responses by the solicitation deadline. The document notes that use of the HHS Online Bid Room is optional and subject to all terms, conditions, and requirements outlined in the solicitation package, with submission requirements specified in the main solicitation documents.
The exhibit clarifies that technical difficulties or delays encountered through the optional online bid room shall not constitute grounds for protest of a contract award. Importantly, applicants with previous access to the Enterprise Portal or IAMOnline for other applications must complete new registration using a different email address, as the system does not permit duplicate email addresses across accounts. Bidders requiring assistance with the registration or submission process may contact the HHS Help Desk at 512-438-4720 or toll-free at 855-435-7181 during business hours of 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Central Time, Monday through Friday, or consult the IAMOnline Help Page for additional guidance.
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Version 1.40 Revision Date 07/22/2025
Exhibit E HHS Online Bid Room Information
HHS0017559
Bids/responses for this solicitation may be submitted electronically using the HHS Online Bid Room or any other method identified in the solicitation. Use of the HHS Online Bid Room is optional and is subject to all terms and conditions, affirmations, and other requirements of the solicitation as any other method of submission.
Read and review the solicitation package and all associated documents carefully before completing and submitting a response in the form and manner described in the solicitation package. Questions regarding the solicitation must be addressed to the Point of Contact in the solicitation package. The Point of Contact is identified in the solicitation package.
Submit the solicitation response in the form and manner described in the solicitation package on or before the response due date and time.
IMPORTANT: The solicitation package will identify the specific form and method of delivery. Failure to adhere to the requirements in the solicitation package may result in disqualification.
Access to the HHS Online Bid Room is a multi-step process.
All Online Bid Room Users:
• Follow the provided link to access the IAMOnline – Sign-in page.
• Next, click the link labeled “Request account as a non-HHS employee or register organization” to request a new account. Please note, the external user ID should be an email address.
• Users can find detailed instructions here; Follow the organization or external user account request steps as directed.
• Once the Agency Sponsor receives and approves the access request, users will receive an IAMOnline registration email to set up their IAMOnline account.
• The user will click the Activate Account button to set up their account promptly. Please note that the link will only be active for seven (7) days for security reasons.
Note: Applicants who already have access to the previous Enterprise Portal and/or IAMOnline for other applications, MUST complete a new registration to receive access to the online bid room. The new registration must be completed with a different email than the original account as the IAMOnline portal does not allow the same email address to be used for two different accounts.
IMPORTANT: The registration process may take several days. Allow enough time for the registration process to submit your bid by the response due date. Late solicitation responses are not accepted.
The optional use of the HHS Online Bid Room and any resulting technical difficulties which may prevent a successful, responsive electronic submission of a solicitation response shall not be sufficient basis for a protest of a contract award.
https://iamonline.hhs.state.tx.us/ https://gatewayaw.hhs.state.tx.us/publicHelpGuide/Content/External/EXT_HomePage.htm
Version 1.40 Revision Date 07/22/2025
Visit the IAMOnline Help Page for more information. For additional assistance, contact the Help Desk at 512-438-4720 or 855-435-7181 (toll-free), 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., CT, Monday to Friday.
https://gatewayaw.hhs.state.tx.us/publicHelpGuide/Content/External/EXT_HomePage.htm
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