ESBD_548801_1786654028878_Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information_v.1.4_(07-22-25).pdf

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Orthotic Equipment and Services for Mexia SSLC
Solicitation number
HHS0017599V3
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Texas

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This document is an exhibit providing guidance on the HHS Online Bid Room submission process for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) solicitation HHS0017599V3 related to Orthotic Equipment and Services for Mexia SSLC. The exhibit outlines the electronic submission procedures and technical requirements for bidders, including account registration, access protocols, and submission deadlines. Prospective bidders are advised that use of the HHS Online Bid Room is optional and subject to all terms and conditions specified in the primary solicitation package. The solicitation package identifies the specific form and method of delivery required, and failure to adhere to these requirements may result in disqualification. The document emphasizes that responses must be submitted by the response due date and time as outlined in the solicitation package, and late submissions are not accepted.

The registration process for HHS Online Bid Room access requires bidders to request an account as a non-HHS employee or register their organization through the IAMOnline portal, with approval contingent upon Agency Sponsor authorization. Applicants with existing access to the previous Enterprise Portal or IAMOnline must complete a new registration using a different email address, as the system does not permit duplicate email addresses across accounts. The activation link provided in the registration email is valid for seven days only. The document notes that the registration process may require several days to complete and recommends allowing adequate time prior to the response due date. Technical difficulties or issues with the electronic submission process do not constitute sufficient grounds for protest of contract award. Additional support is available through the Help Desk at 512-438-4720 or 855-435-7181 (toll-free), operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central Time.

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Version 1.40 Revision Date 07/22/2025

Exhibit E HHS Online Bid Room Information

HHS0017599V3

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 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 a solicitation response shall not be sufficient basis for a protest of a contract award.

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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