Professional Multi Audit Services

Status: Addendum Posted Contact Name: Ron Hurley Contact Number: 512-406-2598 Contact Email: ron.hurley@hhs.texas.gov Response Due Time: 10:30 AM Agency/Texas SmartBuy Member Number: 529 Days Solicited: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice Solicitation Posting Date: 9/1/2022 Response Due Date: 10/10/2022 Last Modified: 9/30/2022 3:58 pm Solicitation Description: Executive SummaryThe State of Texas, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), seeks to award Master Contracts for professional audit services in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). HHSC will use these Contractors to audit entities including, but not limited to, the Medicaid Claims Administrator, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Dental Maintenance Organizations (DMOs), and/or Managed Transportation Organizations (MTOs). Contractors will conduct audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal

Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the Government Accountability Office’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The intent of this RFQ is to identify and award a pool of Contractors who can provide these services. Awarded Contractors will be issued a Master Contract under this RFQ. HHSC will use these Contracts on an “as needed basis.” Selected Contractors are not guaranteed work except as awarded through the Work Order process defined in this RFQ. Scope of WorkContractors selected as a result of this RFQ will work primarily with HHSC’s Division of Medical and Social Services. Audits may involve onsite visits (field work), desk work, and meetings with HHSC staff in Austin, Texas. Different types of Audits will be performed based on program requirements and risk. These Audits will be identified on a Work Order basis with each Work Order Request including scope of work, individual requirements including deliverables, schedule of services to be performed, estimated value of services to be performed and best value selection criteria. Work Order Requests may include a statement of work that is limited to specialized services.Contract TermHHSC anticipates that the initial duration of any Contract resulting from this Solicitation shall be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for (1 year). Following the base term and any allowable extensions, HHSC may extend any resulting Contract for the purpose of completing a new procurement, and/or to transition to a new vendor, if necessary, to avoid interruption in HHSC services. Individual Work Orders issued during the term of a resulting Contract may survive the termination or expiration of this Contract and may be extended for the purpose of completing any Work authorized thereunder. Optional/Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference HHSC PCS will hold the pre-proposal webinar on the date and time set out in Section 3.1 (Schedule of Events). People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact the Sole Point of Contact identified in Section 3.3.1 (Sole Point of Contact), at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting in order to have reasonable accommodations made by HHSC.Participants must register for the webinar conference prior to the event using the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3238062167713955595After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar.Section 3.1 Schedule of Events EVENTDATE/TIMESolicitation Posting Date to ESBDSeptember 1, 2022 Pre-proposal ConferenceAttendance is Optional September 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM Central TimeDeadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for ClarificationSeptember 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central TimeTentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBDSeptember 16, 2022Deadline for courtesy HSP Review September 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses [NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline.]October 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM Central TimeEvaluation PeriodNovember 2022Anticipated Notice of AwardFebruary 2023 Anticipated Contract Start DateMarch 2023 Executive Summary The State of Texas, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), seeks to award Master Contracts for professional audit services in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). HHSC will use these Contractors to audit entities including, but not limited to, the Medicaid Claims Administrator, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Dental Maintenance Organizations (DMOs), and/or Managed Transportation Organizations (MTOs). Contractors will conduct audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the Government Accountability Office’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The intent of this RFQ is to identify and award a pool of Contractors who can provide these services. Awarded Contractors will be issued a Master Contract under this RFQ. HHSC will use these Contracts on an “as needed basis.” Selected Contractors are not guaranteed work except as awarded through the Work Order process defined in this RFQ. Scope of Work Contractors selected as a result of this RFQ will work primarily with HHSC’s Division of Medical and Social Services. Audits may involve onsite visits (field work), desk work, and meetings with HHSC staff in Austin, Texas. Different types of Audits will be performed based on program requirements and risk. These Audits will be identified on a Work Order basis with each Work Order Request including scope of work, individual requirements including deliverables, schedule of services to be performed, estimated value of services to be performed and best value selection criteria. Work Order Requests may include a statement of work that is limited to specialized services. Contract Term HHSC anticipates that the initial duration of any Contract resulting from this Solicitation shall be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for (1 year). Following the base term and any allowable extensions, HHSC may extend any resulting Contract for the purpose of completing a new procurement, and/or to transition to a new vendor, if necessary, to avoid interruption in HHSC services. Individual Work Orders issued during the term of a resulting Contract may survive the termination or expiration of this Contract and may be extended for the purpose of completing any Work authorized thereunder. Optional/Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference HHSC PCS will hold the pre-proposal webinar on the date and time set out in Section 3.1 (Schedule of Events). People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact the Sole Point of Contact identified in Section 3.3.1 (Sole Point of Contact), at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting in order to have reasonable accommodations made by HHSC. Participants must register for the webinar conference prior to the event using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3238062167713955595 After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar. Section 3.1 Schedule of Events Attendance is Optional URL: Addendum: Addendum No. 2 is extending the due date. 9/30/2022 Class/Item Code(s): 91804-Accounting/Auditing/Budget Consulting 94611-Accounting Services (Not Otherwise Classified) 94620-Auditing 94631-Certified Public Accountant (Cpa) Services 94649-Financial Services (Not Otherwise Classified) 91804-Accounting/Auditing/Budget Consulting