Hospice Services

Executive Summary The 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 Term The 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 Conference Attendees 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://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4822554099118326880** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar. Schedule of EventsEVENT DATE/TIME Solicitation Posting Date to ESBD See Date of Release on Page 1 of the Solicitation Pre-proposal Conference Attendance is Optional October 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for Clarification October 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Tentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBD October 23, 2024, at 05:00 p.m. Central Time Deadline for courtesy HSP review October 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses [NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline.] November 05, 12 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Evaluation Period December Anticipated Notice of Award March 2025 Anticipated Contract Start Date May 2025