Fraud Waste and Abuse Reporting Services

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is soliciting sealed proposals to establish a contract for confidential phone and web-based fraud, waste, and abuse reporting services, commonly referred to as Hotline Services, under solicitation number 542-26-003. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and must be submitted either via email to ebids@cprit.texas.gov or as a hard copy delivered by courier to the specified Austin address; USPS submissions are prohibited. The solicitation requires a comprehensive response including a transmittal letter, signed Execution of Proposal (Attachment A), detailed pricing in the respondent’s chosen format, and adherence to strict formatting and content guidelines, including identification of proprietary information and explicit statements regarding assumptions or exceptions. The contract will provide 24/7/365 telephone and online anonymous reporting capabilities, with systems designed to capture consistent, systematic data from CPRIT employees, grant recipients, and the public, while enabling customized interviews based on CPRIT’s scripting parameters and automated reporting to designated personnel. The initial term runs through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals available by mutual agreement, and pricing adjustments during renewals are capped at 10% of the prior term’s amount, while additional services may be added up to 25% of the total contract value subject to a Best and Final Offer process. The evaluation will prioritize pricing at 40%, followed by qualifications and technical capability at 30%, probable performance at 15%, and references and other factors at 15%. Respondents must provide three references for similar services, particularly in cancer research and prevention, and may receive preference based on economic impact to Texas, including employment and tax contributions. Award decisions will be based on best value for the state under Texas Government Code §2155.074, and CPRIT reserves the right to award multiple contracts, negotiate pricing, or make no award. The contract mandates compliance with extensive state and federal requirements including E-Verify usage, Texas corporate franchise tax certification, child support obligation affirmation, prohibition on lobbying and antitrust violations, and non-discrimination under Executive Order 11246 and the ADA. Vendors must maintain workers’ compensation insurance with specified limits, adhere to OSHA standards, complete required cybersecurity training under Texas Government Code §2054.5192