Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information.docx
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- Solicitation number
- HHS0017302
- Issued by
- Texas
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This document is an exhibit providing guidance on the HHS Online Bid Room submission process for solicitation HHS0017302, related to as-needed concrete work and services for the Lufkin State Supported Living facility in Texas. The exhibit outlines the electronic bidding procedures and account access requirements for prospective bidders. While specific details regarding quantities, project scope, response dates, site visits, and bidder conferences are not contained within this exhibit, it establishes that bids may be submitted either through the HHS Online Bid Room or through alternative submission methods as identified in the complete solicitation package. Bidders are instructed to review the entire solicitation package carefully to understand the specific form, manner, and deadline for submission, with failure to adhere to these requirements potentially resulting in disqualification.
The HHS Online Bid Room access requires a multi-step registration process through the IAMOnline portal, which may require several days to complete and must be accomplished prior to the response due date. Prospective bidders must request new accounts using an external email address and await approval from an Agency Sponsor before receiving registration instructions. Existing users with previous Enterprise Portal or IAMOnline access must register again using a different email address, as the system does not permit duplicate email addresses across accounts. The IAMOnline Help Desk is available for technical assistance at 512-438-4720 or 855-435-7181 (toll-free) during standard business hours. The document clarifies that technical difficulties encountered during optional electronic submission shall not constitute grounds for protesting a contract award, and late submissions are not accepted.
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Exhibit E HHS Online Bid Room Information
HHS0017302
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 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.
Version 1.40 Revision Date 07/22/2025
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