How to bid on HR and payroll services for Texas HHSC

What HHSC is buying

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of HHSC, the Department of State Health Services, and the Department of Family and Protective Services, seeks a contractor to provide human resources, payroll, time, labor, and leave managed services for about 50,000 state employees.

The work includes HR and payroll processes, employee support and call center operations, reporting, records management, training support, and related administrative functions. The estimated value is $110 million.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 22, 2026. Responses are due November 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET.

Submit your response as the posting directs before the deadline. Plan to complete submission with time to spare and confirm that it has been received.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms with experience managing HR and payroll services, employee support operations, call centers, reporting, records management, or training support. The work covers multiple state agencies and about 50,000 employees, so vendors should assess whether their staffing and operational capacity match that scale.

How to find the solicitation and respond

Find solicitation HHS0017150 on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account.

Review the posting and its documents for the response instructions, then submit your response as directed before the deadline. Stacy Elizondo is listed as the point of contact.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Use the solicitation documents to build a checklist of requested information, forms, and submission steps. Follow the requested format and organize the response so evaluators can locate each answer.

Explain how your firm would manage the listed services, support employees, handle reporting and records, and provide training support. Use relevant examples and describe the people and processes you would bring to the work, without claiming capabilities your firm cannot demonstrate.

Review the full response for consistency and completeness, and leave time to resolve submission issues before the deadline.