Leadership Speaker Services for Health and Special

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking bids for leadership speaker services for the 2024 Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Leadership Conference to be held on October 2-3, 2024 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central in Austin, Texas. The selected speaker will be required to present in a hotel ballroom setting for approximately 125 people, provide a biography, photo, introduction, digital copies of handouts and slides, and actively participate in pre-conference planning meetings. Responses must be received by July 11, 2024, and the contract will begin upon date of award and expire on August 31, 2025, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. Pricing will be a significant factor in the evaluation, and bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, provide references, and meet all requirements outlined in the Invitation for Bids (IFB).

The procurement is open to bidders in Travis County and the City of Austin, Texas. No Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan is required, but bidders are encouraged to submit one if subcontracting opportunities are identified. The award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the State based on the evaluation criteria. The IFB does not provide any specific information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. The budget or award value range is also not specified.