Systems Analyst 2
System Soft Technologies, Austin, TX, United States
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
Solicitation Reference Number: 529601694
Working Title: Systems Analyst 3
Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3
Category: Applications/Software Development
Full Time
NTE Rate:$144.24
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile delivery, enabling high-performing cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistent application of Scrum principles and practices. This role supports delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and modernization initiatives by fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and coach to the product owner, development team, and stakeholders, removing impediments, promoting Agile best practices, and ensuring alignment with program and organizational goals.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the
minimum
stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Experience serving as a Scrum Master for Agile teams delivering technology or data platforms.
8
Required
Experience facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
8
Required
Proven ability to identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team delivery.
8
Required
Experience coaching teams on self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
8
Required
Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira).
8
Required
Ability to support reporting on velocity, sprint metrics, and delivery progress.
8
Required
Experience working in enterprise or large-scale IT initiatives.
4
Preferred
Experience working on state or government technology projects.
4
Preferred
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start
05/18/2026
and are expected to complete by
08/31/2026 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed
780
hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at
4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 . The working position is
Hybrid - On Site and Telework . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
**HHSC MAX NTE Rate: $125.00/HR for this position**
TERM OF SERVICE (Required)
Services are expected to start on or around May 18, 2026 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours for FY26.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION (Required)
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
☐ By Phone
☒ In person
☐ Through Microsoft Teams
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A vendor's submission of a candidate
may be disqualified if :
The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
Proper Formatting:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
Example:
529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is subject to availability of funding.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
A vendor's submission of a candidate
may be disqualified if :
The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
Proper Formatting:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
Example:
529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.
In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate. E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.
Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.
Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement (HHS Form 3834) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order. The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement. Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.
By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement.
VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION
DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.
VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by
04/23/2026 @ 5:00 PM (CT) .
IX. EVALUATION OF RESPONSES
Response must be submitted in accordance with Customer specifications by the response deadline listed in
Section VIII
of this solicitation. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the response.
Vendor hereby represents to DIR they are registered as a Texas Vendor, with all necessary Texas taxpayer identification numbers with the Comptroller of Public Accounts and be in good standing with that office, and otherwise be authorized to do business with the State of Texas.
Form D (Right to Represent) - a Candidate whose name and Form D is submitted by more than one vendor for the same opportunity may be considered by the Customer. The Customer, at its discretion, may hire a Candidate submitted by multiple Vendors.
Vendors may not submit resumes outside of the process for solicitations. (Appendix A, Section 11. C).
Vendor is prohibited from contacting a Customer to discuss an "open" competitive solicitation during the Work Order Solicitation; however, Vendor is allowed to market their business to Customers. (Appendix A, Section 13. 3)
Vendor is prohibited from submitting a substitute candidate during the interview process if the original candidate is no longer available. Vendor may offer a replacement candidate, if the Purchase Order (PO) has been issued and the original candidate is no longer available. (Appendix A, Section 11. E).
The Vendor and/or its subcontractors, if any, shall certify that they are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government as listed in the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration, and (x) as of the effective date of the Contract, are not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order #13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism," published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. DIR will verify EPLS status via the TPASS web site. Vendors listed on the prohibited vendors list will result in disqualification of the entire response.
A. Candidate resumes and references from the responses shall be made available to the Customer in accordance with Customer specifications. The determination of candidates to be interviewed and the final award shall be made by the Customer. For Texas State Agency customers, WorkQuest resumes must be reviewed and a determination made to either select the WorkQuest candidate or reject the WorkQuest candidate and report this decision on the Agency's State Use Report per Texas State Use Act, Chapter 122, Texas Human Resources Code.
X. RESPONSE FORMAT
The Vendor response shall follow the format described below. Submit only the following:
Candidate Reference Form, submit copy for each Candidate.
Candidate Qualifications - Vendor must complete and merge with resume.
Candidate Acknowledgement Form, Vendor must obtain signature from Candidate and merge with resume.
Candidate Resume - submit copy for each Candidate.
Vendor may submit no more than
1
candidate resume(s) for this job.
Candidate Reference Form, Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Acknowledgement Form, and Candidate Resume to be merged into one (1) document and sent to the Customer in accordance with Customer specifications in PDF Format. Order of merge is to be: Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Resume, Candidate Reference Form and Candidate Acknowledgement Form.
Instructions for where to send forms and resume(s):
Vendors should input their candidate information in the vendor DIR ITSAC Portal. Once completed, the vendor should submit that candidate resume to ITSAC_RFR@hhs.texas.gov.
XI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDOR RESPONSE
Follow these instructions carefully:
Log into the portal and complete the following for each Candidate.
Candidate Name
Hourly Rate: Rates shall not exceed the Not-to-Exceed rates contained in Vendor's contract with DIR for the noted position(s). In the event that the Vendor submits an hourly bill rate that exceeds the NTE bill rate in the contract, the candidate will be submitted to the Customer with an hourly bill rate that is reduced to the NTE hourly bill rate in the contract. (Appendix A, Section 12. A.). If the Customer submits a Solicitation that does not require an NTE rate, then the rate will be negotiated between the Customer and Vendor prior to Award.
Date of Candidate availability
If sub-contracted provide company name, sub-contract in accordance withcentage and company HUB type.
Vendors certified as Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) by the State Procurement Division (SPD) shall include HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes as defined by the SPD. Insert HUB Ethnicity/Gender code assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. If vendor is not a HUB insert N/A. Vendor shall use the HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. DIR shall verify Vendor's HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes status via the SPD web site.
Send resume packet for each Candidate (Instructions in Section X)
Name the resume packet (PDF) document(s) following the guidelines below:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name and Candidate Name. i.e.: 52905008_VendorName_CandidateName.pdf
Order of merged PDF is to be:
Candidate Qualification Form
Candidate Resume
Candidate Reference Form
Candidate Acknowledgement Form.
XII. SOLICITATION CONTACT
For questions or comments regarding the solicitation, contact it_staff_aug@hhsc.state.tx.us.
For contract related questions, refer to the Contract Manager listed on the DIR Web Site.
CANDIDATE REFERENCE
Solicitation Number: 529601694
Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3
Candidate Name:
Category: Applications/Software Development
Reference Name
(Required):
Title:
Company Name
(Required):
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
Solicitation Reference Number: 529601694
Working Title: Systems Analyst 3
Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3
Category: Applications/Software Development
Full Time
NTE Rate:$144.24
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile delivery, enabling high-performing cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistent application of Scrum principles and practices. This role supports delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and modernization initiatives by fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and coach to the product owner, development team, and stakeholders, removing impediments, promoting Agile best practices, and ensuring alignment with program and organizational goals.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the
minimum
stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Experience serving as a Scrum Master for Agile teams delivering technology or data platforms.
8
Required
Experience facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
8
Required
Proven ability to identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team delivery.
8
Required
Experience coaching teams on self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
8
Required
Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira).
8
Required
Ability to support reporting on velocity, sprint metrics, and delivery progress.
8
Required
Experience working in enterprise or large-scale IT initiatives.
4
Preferred
Experience working on state or government technology projects.
4
Preferred
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start
05/18/2026
and are expected to complete by
08/31/2026 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed
780
hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at
4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 . The working position is
Hybrid - On Site and Telework . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
**HHSC MAX NTE Rate: $125.00/HR for this position**
TERM OF SERVICE (Required)
Services are expected to start on or around May 18, 2026 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours for FY26.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION (Required)
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
☐ By Phone
☒ In person
☐ Through Microsoft Teams
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A vendor's submission of a candidate
may be disqualified if :
The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
Proper Formatting:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
Example:
529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is subject to availability of funding.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
A vendor's submission of a candidate
may be disqualified if :
The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
Proper Formatting:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
Example:
529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.
In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate. E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.
Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.
Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement (HHS Form 3834) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order. The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement. Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.
By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement.
VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION
DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.
VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by
04/23/2026 @ 5:00 PM (CT) .
IX. EVALUATION OF RESPONSES
Response must be submitted in accordance with Customer specifications by the response deadline listed in
Section VIII
of this solicitation. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the response.
Vendor hereby represents to DIR they are registered as a Texas Vendor, with all necessary Texas taxpayer identification numbers with the Comptroller of Public Accounts and be in good standing with that office, and otherwise be authorized to do business with the State of Texas.
Form D (Right to Represent) - a Candidate whose name and Form D is submitted by more than one vendor for the same opportunity may be considered by the Customer. The Customer, at its discretion, may hire a Candidate submitted by multiple Vendors.
Vendors may not submit resumes outside of the process for solicitations. (Appendix A, Section 11. C).
Vendor is prohibited from contacting a Customer to discuss an "open" competitive solicitation during the Work Order Solicitation; however, Vendor is allowed to market their business to Customers. (Appendix A, Section 13. 3)
Vendor is prohibited from submitting a substitute candidate during the interview process if the original candidate is no longer available. Vendor may offer a replacement candidate, if the Purchase Order (PO) has been issued and the original candidate is no longer available. (Appendix A, Section 11. E).
The Vendor and/or its subcontractors, if any, shall certify that they are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government as listed in the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration, and (x) as of the effective date of the Contract, are not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order #13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism," published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. DIR will verify EPLS status via the TPASS web site. Vendors listed on the prohibited vendors list will result in disqualification of the entire response.
A. Candidate resumes and references from the responses shall be made available to the Customer in accordance with Customer specifications. The determination of candidates to be interviewed and the final award shall be made by the Customer. For Texas State Agency customers, WorkQuest resumes must be reviewed and a determination made to either select the WorkQuest candidate or reject the WorkQuest candidate and report this decision on the Agency's State Use Report per Texas State Use Act, Chapter 122, Texas Human Resources Code.
X. RESPONSE FORMAT
The Vendor response shall follow the format described below. Submit only the following:
Candidate Reference Form, submit copy for each Candidate.
Candidate Qualifications - Vendor must complete and merge with resume.
Candidate Acknowledgement Form, Vendor must obtain signature from Candidate and merge with resume.
Candidate Resume - submit copy for each Candidate.
Vendor may submit no more than
1
candidate resume(s) for this job.
Candidate Reference Form, Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Acknowledgement Form, and Candidate Resume to be merged into one (1) document and sent to the Customer in accordance with Customer specifications in PDF Format. Order of merge is to be: Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Resume, Candidate Reference Form and Candidate Acknowledgement Form.
Instructions for where to send forms and resume(s):
Vendors should input their candidate information in the vendor DIR ITSAC Portal. Once completed, the vendor should submit that candidate resume to ITSAC_RFR@hhs.texas.gov.
XI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDOR RESPONSE
Follow these instructions carefully:
Log into the portal and complete the following for each Candidate.
Candidate Name
Hourly Rate: Rates shall not exceed the Not-to-Exceed rates contained in Vendor's contract with DIR for the noted position(s). In the event that the Vendor submits an hourly bill rate that exceeds the NTE bill rate in the contract, the candidate will be submitted to the Customer with an hourly bill rate that is reduced to the NTE hourly bill rate in the contract. (Appendix A, Section 12. A.). If the Customer submits a Solicitation that does not require an NTE rate, then the rate will be negotiated between the Customer and Vendor prior to Award.
Date of Candidate availability
If sub-contracted provide company name, sub-contract in accordance withcentage and company HUB type.
Vendors certified as Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) by the State Procurement Division (SPD) shall include HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes as defined by the SPD. Insert HUB Ethnicity/Gender code assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. If vendor is not a HUB insert N/A. Vendor shall use the HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. DIR shall verify Vendor's HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes status via the SPD web site.
Send resume packet for each Candidate (Instructions in Section X)
Name the resume packet (PDF) document(s) following the guidelines below:
Solicitation Number, Vendor Name and Candidate Name. i.e.: 52905008_VendorName_CandidateName.pdf
Order of merged PDF is to be:
Candidate Qualification Form
Candidate Resume
Candidate Reference Form
Candidate Acknowledgement Form.
XII. SOLICITATION CONTACT
For questions or comments regarding the solicitation, contact it_staff_aug@hhsc.state.tx.us.
For contract related questions, refer to the Contract Manager listed on the DIR Web Site.
CANDIDATE REFERENCE
Solicitation Number: 529601694
Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3
Candidate Name:
Category: Applications/Software Development
Reference Name
(Required):
Title:
Company Name
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