Exhibit F, Assumptions Form.docx

Exhibit F is an Assumptions Form document for RFP No. HHS0016822 issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for financial analysis and compliance review services related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The scope of work includes comprehensive financial reporting analysis for federal forms ACF-196R, ACF-199, and ACF-204; interagency coordination assessment across HHSC, the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Texas Education Agency (TEA), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC); and development of detailed training programs comprising step-by-step process documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDF guides, and recorded training sessions. Key deliverables include a Project Work Plan due within 30 calendar days of contract execution, a Gap Assessment Memo due within 90 calendar days after Project Work Plan completion, a Summary of Recommendations due 30 days thereafter, monthly status reports due by the 15th of each month, and training materials due 90 days prior to contract expiration. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with proposals due May 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The anticipated notice of award is June 2026, with a contract start date in August 2026. The initial contract term is one year with HHSC holding options to extend for up to two additional option periods.

Total compensation shall not exceed $1,000,000, though HHSC reserves the right to increase this amount if additional state or federal funding becomes available during the contract term. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, travel expenses, and associated costs necessary to deliver services. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of correct invoices following satisfactory service delivery in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act. The RFP specifies no set-aside designations or restrictions on eligible respondent types. Required key personnel include a Senior Financial & Compliance Analyst at minimum, with optional positions for a Project Manager, Financial Policy Specialist, and Training & Knowledge Transfer Specialist. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Work Plan (30%), Qualifications and Experience (40%), and Cost (30%). The contractor must meet performance standards including 95% on-time deliverable submission, no more than 5% material errors per deliverable, and responsiveness within one business day for communications.