ESBD_File_331365_Exhibits HHS0013349.zip

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), seeking a qualified vendor to develop and implement a statewide HIV prevention social marketing and community engagement campaign. The campaign must target populations in Texas with increased risk for HIV, as specified in the RFP. The initial contract term is two years, with HHSC or DSHS having the option to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods. The RFP includes a schedule of events, with key dates for the pre-proposal conference, deadline for submitting questions, deadline for proposal submission, evaluation period, and anticipated notice of award and contract start date.

The RFP outlines the scope of work, which focuses on identifying, reporting, and controlling HIV, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Texas, with an emphasis on activities that prevent HIV acquisition, increase early diagnosis, and promote participation in treatment. The DSHS HIV prevention programs and initiatives aim to reduce the number of Texans living with undiagnosed HIV infections and increase access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment services.