ESBD_File_346824_HHS0014268_PCS 121_Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement.pdf

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The document is a Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) for Web-Based Subscription Access for Evidence Guidelines, Solicitation Number HHS0014268. The addendum provides information on changes made to the solicitation, including the posting of questions and answers and the replacement of Exhibit E. Respondents are instructed to sign the acknowledgment form and include it with their bid submission. The solicitation is open to all potential vendors, with no incumbent identified. The contract term and budget details are not specified.

The solicitation includes requirements for the solution to provide access to medical items, procedures, and services that meet specific regulatory requirements. The solution must also have role-based security provisioning and a content review process. While the service locations can be changed at the agency's discretion, the services are to be provided online only. Respondents are instructed to submit their proposals via email, with the Exhibit E Bidder Reference Form to be provided separately.

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Solicitation Title: Web-Based Subscription Access for Evidence Guidelines Solicitation Number: IFB No # HHS0014268

# Reference Question Response

1. N/A Is there any incumbent for this opportunity?

This solicitation is for all potential vendors.

2. N/A

If there is an incumbent then why you are looking for other companies? Are you not happy with them?

3. N/A If there is an incumbent then are they bidding for this opportunity?

4. N/A What is the allocated budget for this project? Available upon award.

5. N/A Are you open for Custom development?

No.

6. 7.1

• Statement of Work o (p.12) #4 - Shall include medical items, medical procedures, and services. Content shall meet all requirements included in 1 TAC Part 15, Chapter 371, Subchapter C, Section 371.204(a) Was this requirement included in the previous solicitation? If not, please clarify why it was added.

This is what the program is requiring for this solicitation.

7. 7.1 o (p.12) # 7 - Shall provide Solution contents that are subject to review process established by the Contractor.

Please elaborate on the meaning of this item.

HHS OIG will continue to review content provided by the vendor to ensure the content is meeting the needs of the staff utilizing the tool.

8. 7.1 o (p.12) #12 - Include role-based security provisioning that conditions the levels of access available to different categories of users.

Please elaborate on the meaning of this item.

Allows for title specific level of security ensuring that only

“nurses” for instance are able to access the tool, the nurses are licensed to perform the evaluation.

9. 7.1.1 o (p.12) #7.1.1 - Service Location(s) HHS, as its sole discretion, during the contract term and with 30 days advance written notice reserves the right to change , consolidate , delete, or add service locations. ( I don’t think this matters to us, but do not understand what it means) While we do not believe this applies to our solution, please elaborate on the meaning of this item.

Services to be provided are online only.

10. Appendix A

• Appendix A - SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

o Confirming that we anticipate submitting our response package via email.

Email submission information can be found on page 7 6.1 and additional information can be found on page 35, under Appendix A, Submission Requirements, 1. E-

Mail Submission section.

11. N/A

• Exhibit E Bidder Reference Form o We were unable to open this file (corrupted).

Another copy of the Exhibit E will be provided on the ESBD and will be emailed to all potential vendors when these answers are posted.

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Effective 07/15/2016 Revised 12/30/2021

Procurement and Contracting Services, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756

Form

PCS 121

SOLICITATION ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Solicitation Due Time

PCS Contact Information

Description of Addendum

THIS ADDENDUM NOW BECOMES A PART OF THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION RETURN ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM AS INSTRUCTED, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONSE.

1.

Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning this addendum with your solicitation response in accordance with the submission options outlined in the solicitation.

2.

If respondent has submitted the response prior to addendum, respondent may email the signed addendum to pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us prior to the solicitation due date and time.

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DueDate: 2024-02-05

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AddendumDate: 2024-01-25

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TextField32: In accordance with Section 6.7 and 6.8, solicitation questions and Agency's answers have been posted. Also, replaced the Exhibit E, bidders will need to use the new one. Please sign this PCS 121 and include it with your bid.

Associate Commissioner, PCS:

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