ESBD_File_331365_Addendum 1 HHS0013349.zip

The provided document is an Addendum to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for a statewide HIV/STD Prevention Social Marketing and Community Engagement Campaign in Texas. The Scope of Work requires the selected vendor to develop and implement a campaign to raise awareness of HIV in communities most vulnerable to the virus. The contract term is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year terms. The RFP includes a mandatory pre-proposal conference, and responses are due on September 25, 2023, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024.

The RFP does not provide specific pricing terms or set-asides. However, it indicates that the campaign must be designed to reach populations in Texas that have an increased risk for HIV. Funding for the project will come from DSHS resources, though the exact amount is not specified.