Evidence-Based Policy Research (MED)

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to deliver evidence-based policy research services focused on Medicaid benefits. The contractor will be responsible for organizing and conducting conferences, facilitating regular meetings grounded in evidence-based methodologies, and developing as well as presenting webinar training sessions for HHSC staff. These activities will support staff in areas such as searching for relevant evidence and guidelines, evaluating the strength of available evidence, and formulating draft policy recommendations. The opportunity is posted under solicitation number HHS0016459, NAICS code 541720, with the anticipated contract start date set for January 1, 2026. The procurement process follows strict requirements for bidder eligibility and compliance, including completion of comprehensive reference and qualifications documentation, acceptance of a range of legal, ethical, and operational affirmations, and submission of a total annual pricing quote. Contractors are expected to demonstrate prior relevant experience through verifiable references and to describe their operational capacity and credentials. The process encourages the use of the HHS Online Bid Room for bid submission and includes detailed requirements for attachments such as subcontracting plans and affirmations of compliance with state regulations. Points of contact, instructions for electronic submission, and a clear evaluation framework are included to ensure transparency and adherence to Texas state procurement standards.