Billing and Coding Workshop For Rural Hospitals

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to facilitate billing and coding workshops for rural hospitals in Austin, Texas. The purpose of these workshops is to empower rural Texas hospitals with the education and knowledge required to ensure accurate coding, allowed revenue, and proper documentation of patient care according to coding systems. The workshops must be able to accommodate up to 175 participants and be conducted over a two-day period between the contract execution date and August 31, 2024. Bidders must provide details on their relevant experience, proposed curriculum and training methodologies, as well as the qualifications and certifications of the instructors. Pricing must be provided using the Price Sheet (Exhibit C), and the contract will be awarded to the bidder that provides the best value to the state. The procurement is subject to the Texas Public Information Act and bidders must follow specific requirements to identify any confidential or proprietary information. The contract term is from the effective date through August 31, 2024, with no renewal option.

The related state and local contract opportunity covers the jurisdictions of Travis County and various areas of the City of Austin. The contract will be awarded to one or more bidders, and there is no exclusivity provision. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to doing business in Texas and demonstrating the necessary experience and qualifications to provide the requested services. The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this contract is not provided.