interRAI Assessment Tool

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an interRAI Assessment Tool software solution, specifically targeting the implementation of House Bill 4533's STAR+PLUS Pilot Program (SP3) for Long-Term Services and Supports. The procurement seeks a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution utilizing interRAI's Intellectual Disability module and Collaborative Action Plans, with specific requirements that vendors must be licensed with interRAI and possess a developed interRAI ID module with English language version 9.0. Critical vendor requirements include maintaining servers and data storage within the continental United States and demonstrating capabilities in server hosting, system integration, and data storage elements. The RFI was released on December 28, 2021, with responses due by January 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM Central Time. This information-gathering exercise aims to inform an upcoming Request for Offer (RFO) for licensed interRAI vendor services to develop an automated assessment instrument. Notably, responding to the RFI is not a condition for eligibility in subsequent solicitations, and responses will not impact future proposal evaluations.

The RFI does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. There is no indication of incumbent vendors or current contractors mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to licensed interRAI vendors who meet the technical and operational requirements, with a focus on developing a comprehensive assessment tool for intellectual and developmental disabilities services. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the RFI, the scope suggests a significant technological implementation supporting the STAR+PLUS Pilot Program. The project's timeline indicates implementation must be completed by September 1, 2023, which represents a critical deadline for potential vendors. The solution will need to integrate with existing state agency systems and support the specific needs of long-term services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The RFI emphasizes a technical and operational assessment rather than a pricing discussion, indicating that detailed financial negotiations will occur in subsequent procurement stages.