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Executive Summary The State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), is seeking to award a Contract to a qualified entity with the technical expertise and an established track record to conduct Efficiency Audits in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Scope of Work Conduct Efficiency Audits for the State’s current fiscal year, and every subsequent quadrennial, of the operations of DFPS to examine fiscal management, efficiency, utilization of resources, outcomes for children and families served by DFPS. Contract Term Five (5) years. Project Tasks Project Schedule Date Project Plan Prior to March 1, 2022 Start Audit Fieldwork March 1, 2022 Status Reports Weekly Complete Fieldwork within 90 calendar Days May 30, 2022 Draft Audit Report Due September 1, 2022 Final Audit Report Due November 1, 2022 Note: Project Schedule dates are subject to change Optional Pre-proposal Conference Attendees must register for the webinar no later than January 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. CST at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5734449438294613007 ** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar. ** Schedule of Events EVENT DATE/TIME Solicitation Posting Date to ESBD January 5, 2022 Pre-proposal Conference Attendance is Optional January 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM Central Time Deadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for Clarification January 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time Tentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBD January 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses [NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline.] January 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM Central Time Evaluation Period Early February 2022 Anticipated Notice of Award Mid-February 2022 Anticipated Contract Start Date Late February 2022 Respondents must submit their Solicitation Responses to HHSC in accordance with the due date and time indicated in this Schedule of Events or as changed via an Addendum posted to the ESBD.

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