IT Legal Counsel

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (8 documents, 80 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

How to submit

• Submit the Solicitation Response packet through the HHS Online Bid Room. (ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf, p. 15)
• Written questions must be submitted by email to the Sole Point of Contact by the deadline in Section 3.1. (ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf, p. 11)

Licenses and certifications

• Staff attorneys giving advice on Texas law must be licensed in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 4)
• Staff attorneys advising on federal law must be licensed in the United States and in good standing with their state bar. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 5)
• The Lead Attorney must be currently licensed in Texas. (ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf, p. 19)

Set-aside and participation goals

• A HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required for a Solicitation Response to this Solicitation. (ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf, p. 26)

Pricing format

• Services are paid on a fixed, flat-rate fee basis per service type per case. Hourly fees may apply only to HHSC approved services outside the flat-rate schedule. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 6)
• The successful Respondent has three (3) business days from notification to submit a fee schedule. (ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf, p. 21)

Forms to return

• Return Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations, including the Signature Page. (Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Version 2.10.pdf, p. 1)
• Return Exhibit B, Past Performance Template. (Exhibit B, Past Performance Template.pdf, p. 1)

Scope highlights

• Outside Counsel provides specialized legal services to HHSC on complex information technology matters such as software licensing, IP, data security and AI. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 3)
• Advise on and help review, revise and draft complex IT agreements such as software licensing and SaaS contracts. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 3)
• Support HHSC in vendor negotiations on complex IT agreements to ensure best value to the State of Texas. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 3)
• Advise on State and federal compliance requirements for complex IT solicitations and agreements. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 3)
• No litigation activities may be initiated without prior written approval of HHSC and OAG. (Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf, p. 3)

Documents we read

• ESBD_563016_1790362320897_HHS0017298v2 Outside Counsel IT-RFQ.pdf 32 pages
• Exhibit B, Past Performance Template.pdf 2 pages
• Exhibit C, Sample OAG Outside Counsel Contract.pdf 21 pages
• Exhibit D, Evaluation Tool.pdf 3 pages
• Exhibit E , Scope of Work (SOW).pdf 6 pages
• Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Version 2.10.pdf 14 pages
• ESBD_563016_1790881882502_Attachment 1 to Addendum 1_Preproposal Conference_Attendee Report.pdf 1 page
• ESBD_563016_1790881882732_HHS0017298v2_PCS 121_Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement.pdf 1 page