Bids Are Invited For Patient Assistance Program Navigation Software

Patient Assistance Program Navigation Software.Executive SummaryThe Texas Health And Human ServicesCommission (Hhsc) Is Seeking A Qualified Contractor To Provide A Web-BasedSystem, Software As A Service (Saas) Solution That Contains A Central RepositoryOr Library Of Available Drug-Manufacturer And Third-Party PrescriptionAssistance Programs Available To Clients. The Solution Will Be Used By TrainedNavigators At Approved Health-Care Organization Sites Or Locations Around TheState To Improve Client Access To Needed Medications And PrescriptionTherapies, Which May Otherwise Be Cost Prohibitive, By Connecting Uninsured OrUnderinsured Texans With The Information They Need. Key Business ObjectivesInclude:A.AssistingTexas Clients In Gaining Access To Cost Prohibitive Prescriptions Via ExistingManufacturer Patient Assistance Programs (Paps);B.ReducingManual Workload For Individuals, Advocates, Care Navigators And Other PartnersIn The Community Who Assist Clients In Finding And Applying For PrescriptionAssistance Resources; AndC.IdentifyingFinancial Assistance Sources By Navigating Multiple Potential Sites AndPrograms For Multiple Medications While Reviewing Eligible Criteria.Scope Of WorkHhsc Seeks A Qualified Contractor To Provide A ComprehensiveCommunity-Based Model Saas Solution That Meets Or Exceeds The Requirements AsSpecified In This Solicitation. The Contractor Shall Provide All Software,Hardware, And Personnel Resources Necessary To Implement And Maintain TheSolution, Unless Specifically Stated As The Responsibility Of Hhsc.The Contractor Must Provide A Solution That Can Be Used By Hhsc To AssistClients In Gaining Medications And Prescription Therapies, Which May OtherwiseBe Cost Prohibitive. The Solution Must Include Reporting And Analytics,Security, Cataloging, Processing, Producing, And Retaining Data To Meet HhscPolicies. The Solution Must Have Processing Capabilities, Enhanced ReviewingFeatures, Comprehensive Reporting, Agility In Handling Large Quantities OfData, And Advanced Production Capabilities.The Solution Must BeCapable Of Being Adapted And Modified To Meet Hhsc’S Business Needs ThroughConfiguration. In Addition, The Solution Must Be Scalable And Flexible ToAccommodate Changes In Technology, Security, Legislative Mandates, And AnyOther Changes Within The Scope Of This Solicitation.Contract TermThe Initial Term Of Any Contract Resulting From This Solicitation Will BeTwo (2) Years. Hhsc, At Its Sole Option, May Extend Any Contract AwardedPursuant To This Solicitation For Up To Three (3) Additional Years. Following The BaseTerm And Any Allowable Renewals Or Extensions, Hhsc May Extend Any ResultingContract For Not More Than One Additional Option Period To Address ImmediateOperational Or Service Delivery Needs. If The Resulting Contract Does NotInclude A Defined Option Period, The Extension Is Limited To One (1) Year.Pre-Proposal Conference And Hsp TrainingHhsc Pcs Will Conduct APre-Proposal Conference. Attendance Is Optional But Highly Recommended.In-Person Attendees Are Required To Sign An Attendance LogPrior To Leaving The Pre-Proposal Conference. Attendees To Virtual Pre-ProposalConferences Are Required To Send An Email To The Sole Point Of ContactIdentified In Section 3.3.1 (Sole Point Of Contact), Advising Of ParticipationIn The Pre-Proposal Conference. Attendees Must Provide Their Name, PhoneNumber, And Name Of The Company They Are Representing Regardless Of Whether ThePre-Proposal Conference Is In-Person Or Virtual.Hhsc Pcs Will Hold ThePre-Proposal Webinar On The Date And Time Set Out In Section 3.1 (Schedule OfEvents).People With Disabilities WhoWish To Attend The Meeting And Require Auxiliary Aids Or Services ShouldContact The Sole Point Of Contact Identified In Section 3.3.1 (Sole Point OfContact), At Least Seventy-Two (72) Hours Before The Meeting In Order To HaveReasonable Accommodations Made By Hhsc.Webinar Information: Https://Attendee.Gotowebinar.Com/Register/440906796760877664Schedule Of Events Event Date/Time Solicitation Posting Date To Esbd (Date Of Release) February 15, 2024 Pre-Proposal Conference And Hsp Training Attendance Is Optional February 21, 2024 At 1:00 P.M. Central Time Deadline For Submitting Questions Or Requests For Clarification February 23, 2024 At 5:00 P.M. Central Time Tentative Date Responses To Questions Or Requests For Clarification Posted On Esbd March 1, 2024 Submission Deadline For Courtesy Hsp Review March 6, 2024 At 5:00 P.M. Central Time Solicitation Response Submission Deadline [Note: Responses Must Be Received By Hhsc By The Deadline.] March 15, 2024 At 10:30 A.M. 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