Transcript Vendor Conference revised Presentation
KYLE L. JANEK, M.D.
EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER
VENDOR CONFERENCE
Document Processing Services Request for Proposal No. 529-14-0005 February 5, 2014 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Welcome
Introductions Lyn Peters, Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) Jeri Flora, Chief Associate Commissioner, Office of Social Services Kenneth Green, Director, Business Operations and Support John Wesley Smith, HHSC HUB Administrator CJ Brandt, Special Counsel for Enterprise Contracts, Office of General Counsel
Housekeeping Items
Vendor Conference Overview
Procurement Activities RFP Overview HUB Overview Question Submittal ==========================
Break ==========================
Preliminary Responses to Questions
Closing
HHSC Procurement Roles
PCS - Responsible for procurement activity Program - Responsible for project scope, requirements, performance, results, contract management/monitoring HUB - Responsible for monitoring HUB activity Legal – Questions/answers regarding legal issues
PCS Procurement Activities
Sole Point of Contact Questions & Answers
Procurement Schedule
Solicitation Access http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/contract/529130042/annou ncements.shtml
Submission Requirements Solicitation Updates
Screening & Evaluation
Award Information
Procurement Schedule
RFP Release Date Vendor Conference Respondent Questions Due HHSC Posts Responses to Respondent Questions Proposals Due Deadline for Proposal Withdrawal Respondent Demonstrations/ Oral Presentations (HHSC option)
Tentative Award Announcement
Anticipated Contract Effective Date Operational Start Date January 13, 2014 February 5, 2014 February 10, 2014 February 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 To be Announced To be Announced To be Announced To be Announced
RFP Overview
Request for Proposals No. 529-14-0005 RFP Overview
HHSC Vision and Goals
Mission Objectives
Document Process Flow
HHSC Vision & Goals
Promote a Culture of Excellence Empower Clients to Manage Their Case Give Clients a Decision on Their Applications Quickly Strengthen Program Integrity & Accuracy Provide the Tools Necessary for Staff Success
HHSC Effects
How does this procurement affect our vision & goals?
Product of Excellence & Innovation Document Management Enhance Current Process Improve Performance Support Staff
HHSC Procurement Team
Your Overall Role to HHSC
Your Importance
Thank You!
Mission Objectives
Vendors are expected to utilize HHSC equipment while performing the services so as to conserve HHSC resources and minimize cost. However, if a Vendor wishes to propose an alternative imaging solution that would involve the use of other equipment in lieu of HHSC equipment, HHSC may consider such alternative if (i) it yields the best value and is in the best interests of the State and (ii) the Vendor’s proposal of an alternative solution fully addresses all of HHSC’s requirements.
Process Flow
Incoming Mail
Document Preparation
Scanning Storage
Incoming Mail
Mail Room Staff:
Sort Count Open Stage mail for production floor
Document Preparation
Document Preparation Staff:
Documents removed from envelope
Documents are examined Staples and paper clips are taken off Documents are organized Documents are identified/classified and bar code separator sheet placed on document set Document set(s)/Batch prepared for scanning Batch ticket created
Scanning
Scan Operators
Storage box and bar code are assigned to a batch
Scans box bar code Scans document sets
Quality of image is validated; batch review performed
Cleans and maintains scanning equipment Prepares scanned documents for storage
Storage
Document Retention
30 calendar days
Document Destruction
On-site
Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Requirements
John Wesley Smith HHSC HUB Coordinator/ Administrator
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Agenda Topics
RFP Section 4.0 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements II. HUB Subcontracting Plan Development and Submission III. HSP Quick Checklist – Handout IV.
HSP Methods – Section 4.6.2.2
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HSP Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report – Section 4.7
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I. Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements
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I. RFP Section 4.0 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements
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HUB Participation Goals – Section 4.3
Potential Subcontracting Opportunities – Section 4.5 Centralized Master Bidders List and HUB Directory – Section 4.5 Vendor Intends to Subcontract – Section 4.6
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I. RFP Section 4.0 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements (cont.)
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Minority or Women Trade Organizations – Section 4.6.6 Self Performance – Section 4.6.8
HSP Changes After Contract Award – Section 4.7 Reporting and Compliance with the HSP – Section 4.7
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II. HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Development and Submission
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If HSP is inadequate, response will be rejected HUB GOALS Special reminders and instructions HSP Information Page
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III. HSP Quick Checklist
** See Checklist Handout**
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IV. HSP Methods
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METHOD OPTIONS A Respondent may choose from one of the following methods when completing the HSP:
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Method I – if 100% of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using only HUB vendors;
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Method II – if one or more of the subcontracting opportunities identified will be performed using HUB protégé’s;
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Method III – if a combination of HUBs and Non-HUBs are used to perform the subcontracting work identified AND the HUB goal identified in the solicitation is met or exceeded;
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METHOD OPTIONS A Respondent may choose from one of the following methods when completing the HSP (cont.):
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Method IV – if a combination of HUBs and Non-HUBs are used to perform the subcontracting work identified AND the HUB goal identified in the solicitation is not met or exceeded.
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Method V - if the Respondent intends to self perform all of the work utilizing their own resources, equipment, employees, and supplies.
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ALL METHODS For ALL Methods the following steps are required to be completed on the HSP Form:
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Page 1 - Section 1 - Respondent and Requisition Information;
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Page 2 - Company and Requisition Information
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Page 2 - Section 2(a) – Subcontracting Intentions
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Section 4 – Affirmation and Sign
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HSP Information Page Respondent and Requisition Information
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Company Name and Requisition # Subcontracting Intentions: If Yes, Complete Section 2a If No, Complete Section 2b
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Section 4; Affirmation Signature Affirms that Information Provided is True and Correct.
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METHOD I If all (100%) of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using only HUB vendors , complete:
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All of the steps in Section 1, 2 , and 4;
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Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors;
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Section 2 c. – Yes;
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HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
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Complete Section 2-b; List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to all HUBs.
Complete Section 2-c; Yes if you will be using only HUBs to perform all Subcontracting Opportunities in 2-b .
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HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) Complete this attachment (Sections A-1 and A-2) and List Line # and Subcontracting Opportunity. HUB Subcontractor Selection for this Subcontracting Opportunity
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METHOD II If any of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using HUB protégés , complete:
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All of the steps in Section 1, 2 and 4;
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Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors;
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) – Complete Section B-1 and Section B-2 only for each subcontracting opportunity as applicable.
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Complete Section 2-b; List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to HUB Protégés .
Skip Sections 2-c and 2-d.
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Complete Sections B-1; and B-2 only for each HUB Protégé subcontracting opportunity.
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) List the HUB Protégé(s)
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METHOD III If you are subcontracting with HUBs and Non-HUBs, and the aggregate percentage of subcontracting with HUBs in which the HUB Goal identified in the solicitation is met or exceeded , complete:
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All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4;
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Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors and Non HUB vendors;
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Section 2 c. – No;
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Section 2 d. – Yes; HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
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Complete Section 2-b; List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to HUBs and Non-HUBs.
Complete Section 2-c; No to using only HUBs to perform all Subcontracting Opportunities in 2-b.
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Complete Section 2-d; Yes, to the Aggregate % of the contract expected to be subcontracted to HUBs to meet or exceed the HUB goal, which you have a contract agreement in place for five (5) years or less.
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HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) Complete this attachment (Sections A-1 and A-2) for each subcontracting opportunity. Subcontractor Selection (HUBs and Non-HUBs)
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METHOD IV If you are subcontracting with HUBs and Non-HUBs, and the aggregate percentage of subcontracting with HUBs, holding an existing contract with HUBs for 5 years or less, does not meet or exceed the HUB Goal identified in the solicitation, complete: All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4; Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicated the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors and Non HUB vendors; Section 2 c. – No; Section 2 d. – No; HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
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Complete Section 2-b; List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicated the % of the contract you expect to award to HUBs and Non-HUBs.
Complete Section 2-c; No, to using only HUBs to perform all Subcontracting Opportunities in 2-b.
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Complete Section 2-d; No, to the Aggregate % of the contract expected to be subcontracted to HUBs to meet or exceed the HUB goal, which you have a contract agreement in place for five (5) years or less.
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Complete Section B-1; and Section B-2 only for each subcontracting opportunity.
Good Faith Efforts to find Texas Certified HUB Vendors
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Written Notification Requirements List 3 HUBs Contacted for this Subcontracting Opportunity
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Written Notification To Trade Organizations
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) List Trade Organizations Notified with Dates Sent/Accepted.
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HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Provide written justification why a HUB was not selected for this Subcontracting Opportunity
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METHOD V If you are not subcontracting any portion of the contract and will be fulfilling the entire contract with your own resources (i.e., equipment, supplies, materials, and/or employees) , complete:
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All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4;
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Section 3 – Self Performing Justification
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Section 3; Self Performing Justification List the specific page(s)/section(s) of your proposal response, OR in the space provided, which explains how your company will perform the entire contract with its own equipment, supplies, materials and/or employees.
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HUB Subcontracting Opportunity Notification Form
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Sample for Respondent’s Use.
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V. HSP Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report
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HSP Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report
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Required with ALL Pay Requests
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List ALL Sub payments (HUBs & Non-HUBs)
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Required even if not subcontracting
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Office Of General Counsel CJ Brandt Special Counsel for Contracts Health and Human Services Commission
TOPICS COVERED
Collusion
Conflict of Interest
Former Agency Employees
Permissible Contact with HHSC
Definition of Collusion (This is not exhaustive but merely representative)
Collusion occurs when two persons or representatives of an entity or organization make an agreement to deceive or mislead another.
Such agreements are usually secretive, and involve fraud or gaining an unfair advantage over a third party, competitors, consumers or others with whom they are negotiating.
The collusion, therefore, makes the bargaining process inherently unfair.
Collusion can involve price or wage fixing, kickbacks, or misrepresenting the independence of the relationship between the colluding parties.
Conflict of Interest
A vendor must certify that it does not have personal or business interests that present a conflict of interest with respect to the RFP and resulting contract (see the Required Certifications form). Additionally, if applicable, the vendor must disclose all potential conflicts of interest.
The vendor must describe the measures it will take to ensure that there will be no actual conflict of interest and that its fairness, independence and objectivity will be maintained (see the Vendor Information and Disclosures form) over the course of the contract. HHSC will determine to what extent, if any, a potential conflict of interest can be mitigated and managed during the term of the contract. Failure to identify potential conflicts of interest may result in HHSC’s disqualification of a proposal or termination of the contract.
Former Employees of a State Agency Vendors must comply with Texas and federal laws and regulations relating to the hiring of former state employees (see e.g., Texas Government Code §572.054
and 45 C.F.R. §74.43
). Such “revolving door” provisions generally restrict former agency heads from communicating with or appearing before the agency on certain matters for two years after leaving the agency. The revolving door provisions also restrict some former employees from representing clients on matters that the employee participated in during state service or matters that were in the employees’ official responsibility.
Permissible Contact
The sole point of contact for inquiries concerning this RFP is Lyn Peters.
As a reminder, all communications relating to this RFP must be directed to the sole HHSC contact person for this procurement. Otherwise failure to comply with these requirements may result in proposal disqualification.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Question Submittal Followed by Break
Responses to Vendor Questions
HHSC may provide non-binding verbal answers to vendor questions. Verbal responses are non-binding, however, the binding, written addendum will be posted on the HHSC web site.
Additional questions must be submitted in writing to the HHSC Sole Point of Contact (see RFP Section 1.2) by the date noted in the procurement schedule (see RFP Section 1.3).
HHSC Responses are tentatively scheduled to post by the date noted in the procurement schedule (see RFP Section 1.3) on the HHSC website located at the URL below: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/contract/529130042/announcements.shtml
Texas Health and Human Services Commission