CareerArc Subscription Service

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0016314_V2) for a CareerArc Subscription Service, specifically seeking an unlimited HireSocial Platform Enterprise subscription. The procurement covers a comprehensive social recruiting software service with specific features including unlimited platform users, job postings, social media campaigns, text templates, employer brand queues, stock image library, post and campaign analytics, and a reporting dashboard. The initial contract term is set from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with options for two additional one-year renewals potentially extending the contract through August 31, 2028. Responses are due by August 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and HHSC will evaluate bids based on best value to the State of Texas, considering the bidder's ability to meet requirements, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. The evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' comprehensive capabilities to fulfill service requirements, with potential disqualification for unsatisfactory past performance, incomplete submissions, or failure to meet specified criteria.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Historical spending for similar services is approximately $45,000 annually, which provides context for the potential contract value. The pricing structure requires firm, fixed prices for the entire contract term, with potential minor adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for contracts with renewal options. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified in the provided materials, the procurement suggests a desire for a robust, enterprise-level social recruiting platform with comprehensive functionality. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide an unlimited subscription service with extensive features designed to support the agency's recruiting and employer branding efforts. Vendors will need to demonstrate significant technical capabilities, platform reliability, and a comprehensive suite of social recruiting tools to be considered competitive in this procurement.