Rural Health Clinic – Program Planning and Technical Assistance

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), an agency of the State of Texas, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit services from qualified vendors to address the technical assistance needs of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) within the State of Texas. The contractor will be required to conduct a thorough needs analysis of the issues facing Texas RHCs, analyze and summarize the findings into actionable recommendations, and develop a strategic plan for a future RHC technical assistance program. Additionally, the contractor will provide basic technical assistance and resources to RHCs during the initial contract term, which is from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, with the possibility of up to three one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM CT on August 22, 2024. TDA will evaluate proposals based on the respondent's past performance, qualifications and experience (30%), the proposed plan for providing services (40%), and the reasonableness of the proposed cost (30%).

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. While the RFP states that the funding for this program is not unlimited, TDA is open to various approaches from vendors and will negotiate the scope of work if the proposed cost exceeds the allocated funding. The RFP does not specify a fixed budget or award value range.