(RFP) for Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) - Texas Health and ...

As a result of such laws and regulations, a respondent must certify that it has complied with all
applicable laws and regulations regarding former state employees (see the Required
Certifications form). Furthermore, a respondent must disclose any relevant past state
employment of the respondent’s or its subcontractors’ employees and agents in the respondent
Information and Disclosure form.
1.8.4 Procurement Documents
This entire RFP, including Appendices and Attachments, may be downloaded through the
HHSC website at: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/BusOpp/BO_opportunities.asp and
the ESDB website at: http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.
1.8.5 Inducements
HHSC submits this RFP setting forth certain information regarding the objectives of the contract
and HHSC’s desire to mitigate risk throughout the life of the contract by use of expert
respondent services. Therefore, HHSC will consider all representations contained in a proposal,
oral or written presentations, correspondence, discussions, and negotiations as representations
of the respondent’s expertise. HHSC accepts these representations as inducements to contract.
1.9 HHSC Amendments and Announcements Regarding this RFP
HHSC will post all official communication regarding this RFP on its website, including the notice
of tentative award. HHSC reserves the right to revise the RFP at any time. Any changes,
amendments, or clarifications will be made in the form of written responses to respondent
questions, amendments, or addendum issued by HHSC on its website. Respondents should
check the website frequently for notice of matters affecting the RFP. To access the website, go
to the “HHSC Contracting Opportunities” page and enter a search for this procurement.
1.10 RFP Cancellation/Partial Award/Non-Award
HHSC reserves the right to cancel this RFP, to make a partial award, or to make no award if it
determines that such action is in the best interest of the State of Texas.
1.11 Right to Reject Proposals or Portions of Proposals
HHSC may, in its discretion, reject any and all proposals or portions thereof.
1.12 Costs Incurred
Respondents understand that issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by
HHSC to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred by a respondent in the preparation of a
response to this RFP. HHSC is not liable for any costs incurred by a respondent prior to
issuance of or entering into a formal agreement, contract, or purchase order. Costs of
developing proposals, preparing for or participating in oral presentations and site visits, or any
other similar expenses incurred by a respondent are entirely the responsibility of the
respondent, and will not be reimbursed in any manner by the State of Texas.
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