ESBD_File_338970_HHS0013404_Addendum 1.zip

This document is an Addendum related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Center for Health Statistics (CHS) of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the implementation and coordination of the statewide and biennial paper-based Texas Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS will collect information from a representative sample of public and charter high school students in Texas, adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols and standards. The initial contract term is two (2) years, expected to begin on September 1, 2024, with DSHS having the option to extend the contract for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. The RFP includes a schedule of events with key dates, such as the deadline for submitting questions, the tentative date for responses to questions, the deadline for submission of solicitation responses, the evaluation period, and the anticipated notice of award and contract start date.

The RFP does not provide specific details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other salient financial information. It focuses on the scope of work, contract terms, and the procurement process. The jurisdictions involved in this contract opportunity include Travis County and the City of Austin.