Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program Audits and Final Uncompensated Care (UC) Reconciliation Services

Note:Applicants who already have access to the previous Enterprise Portal and/or IAMOnline for other applications, MUST complete a new registration to receive access to the online bid room.Executive SummaryTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), seeks to secure professional services to audit the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, issue the annual Independent Auditor's Report, provide data summary on the administration of the Texas DSH program, and perform a final reconciliation for applicable hospitals in the Uncompensated Care (UC) program.Scope of WorkHHSC’s primary goal for engaging a Contractor pursuant to this RFQ is to meet the requirements of Title XIX of the Social Security Act (the Act) which authorizes federal grants to States for Medicaid programs that provide medical assistance to low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.Contract TermThe initial term of the Contract will be three (3) years. HHSC, at its sole option, may extend any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation for up to two (2) additional yearsOptional/ Pre-proposal ConferenceAttendees must register for the conference no later than July 23, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Attendees will receive a reply e-mail containing the registration information for the pre-proposal conferencePre-proposal Microsoft Teams Information: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/113920d5-f229-4225-85c1-87605299bba5@9bf97732-82b9-499b-b16a-a93e8ebd536bSchedule of Events EVENTDATE/TIMESolicitation Posting Date on the ESBDSee Date of Release on Page 1 of the Solicitation. Pre-proposal Conference-HSP TrainingAttendance is Optional July 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submitting QuestionsJuly 25, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Central TimeTentative Date Responses to Questions Posted on the ESBDAugust 1, 2025 Deadline for Courtesy HSP reviewAugust 8, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses August 21, 2025 by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeEvaluation PeriodSeptember 2025Tentative Date for Notice of Award Posted on the ESBDOctober 2025Anticipated Contract Effective DateNovember 2025