Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017782

Texas HHSC Seeks CPA Firms for Federal Award Compliance Assessments and Training for Rural Texas Strong Program

This opportunity from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks certified public accounting (CPA) firms to conduct Federal Award Compliance Assessments (FACAs) for the Rural Texas Strong program, funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified CPA firms - Products/Services Requested: - Federal Award Compliance Assessments (FACAs) for 400–1,000 Rural Texas Strong (RTS) Awardees - Virtual desk reviews assessing compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, internal controls, grant management, and financial policies - Actionable recommendations and risk scoring (low, medium, high) - Technical assistance meetings - Development and delivery of web-based, on-demand training modules - Accessible 24/7, include quizzes, track progress, and comply with accessibility standards - Quarterly status and progress reporting - Final summary report (up to 30 pages) analyzing trends, findings, and recommendations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum qualifications: CPA certification, five years in business, federal compliance experience, and specialized expertise with healthcare providers - All staff must complete cybersecurity training within 21 days of contract start - Confidentiality and data protection per HHS standards - Deliverables due within 30 days of contract effective date; all desk reviews completed by contract end - No contract extensions; two-year term - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required - Estimated Contract Value: $3,800,000 - **No specific OEMs or product part numbers; focus is on professional services for compliance and training

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting responses from qualified certified public accounting firms to conduct Federal Award Compliance Assessments (FACAs) as part of the Rural Texas Strong program. The scope includes conducting FACAs and providing training modules to support RTS Awardees. The program is federally funded 100% by CMS/USDHHS and administered by HHSC under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The solicitation requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification and has an estimated value of $3,800,000.00.

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