Hospice Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for licensed Home and Community Support Services Agencies to provide Hospice Screening, Hospice Evaluation, and comprehensive Hospice Services to eligible patients at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID). The selected Contractor must have a minimum of three years' experience providing hospice services and employ at least one physician and one registered nurse. The anticipated contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewals. The deadline for submitting Solicitation Responses is November 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The evaluation process will be based on the Respondent's demonstrated ability, experience, and work plan, and pricing will not be considered.

The solicitation includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) set-asides. The current incumbent provider is not identified, and DSHS makes no guarantee of volume, usage, or total compensation to be paid under the Contract, which is subject to appropriations and the continuing availability of funds. Funding for the contract will be provided through a combination of state and federal sources, though the specific budget amount is not disclosed.