Hospice Services Dept Of State Health Services 94807-Administration Services, Health 94834-Disease Prevention And Control Services, Contagious (See 948 94848-Health Care Services (Not Otherwise Classified) 94874-Professional Medical Services (Including Physicians, Pharmacists, And All Specialties) Executive SummaryThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has advised hospitals to develop collaborative relationships with posthospital care providers, including hospice providers (any entity providing Hospice Services), to improve transitions and continuity of patient care from the hospital to posthospital care, effect better patient outcomes, and enhance quality of care. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, TCID will make available Hospice Services that may be required by eligible TCID Patients.Contract TermThe initial term of any Contract awarded under this Solicitation will be one (1) year. DSHS, at its sole discretion, may renew any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation for four (4) additional years, for a maximum Contract Term of five (5) years.Optional/ Pre-proposal ConferenceAttendees must register for the webinar no later than October 13, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the following link: Webinar Information:https:/ / attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/ 4822554099118326880** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar.Schedule of EventsEVENTDATE/TIMESolicitation Posting Date to ESBDSee Date of Release on Page 1 ofthe SolicitationPre-proposal ConferenceAttendance is OptionalOctober 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.Central TimeDeadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for ClarificationOctober 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.Central TimeTentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBDOctober 23, 2024, at 05:00 p.m.Central TimeDeadline for courtesy HSP reviewOctober 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.Central TimeDeadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses [NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline.]November 05, 2024, at 10:30a.m. Central TimeEvaluation PeriodDecemberAnticipated Notice of AwardMarch 2025Anticipated Contract Start DateMay 2025 https://www.txsmartbuy.gov//core/media/media.nl?id=29610492&c=852252&h=KIz67eoUk9JYTGq5cbjB7ME8j_qhkUmzSOLynUTHIcXkR8jA&_xt=.pdf Contact Name, Contact Number and Contact eMail : Stacy Elizondo(512) 111-1111Stacy.Elizondo@hhs.texas.gov