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How to bid on Recovery Audit Contractor Services for TX Health & Human Services Commission
What the agency is buying
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) needs a contractor to provide Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) services. This involves reviewing Medicaid payments to find both underpayments and overpayments. The work covers Fee-for-Service (FFS) and Managed Care Organization (MCO) programs.
This is a significant opportunity, with an estimated value of $90 million. It is for firms specializing in identifying improper payments within healthcare programs.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 12, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 09, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is crucial to submit your proposal well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for firms with expertise in healthcare auditing, specifically those with experience in Medicaid payment reviews and identifying underpayments and overpayments. Vendors should be familiar with federal and state regulations governing Recovery Audit Contractors.
The work falls under the healthcare category, and firms with a strong background in compliance and financial auditing within government health programs will be well-suited.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to go to the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The solicitation number is HHS0017023. Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account.
Once you have reviewed the full documents, follow the specific instructions provided within the posting for submitting your response before the deadline. For questions, you can contact Stacy Elizondo.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar recovery audit services, especially within large-scale government healthcare programs like Medicaid. Highlight your methodology for identifying both underpayments and overpayments efficiently and accurately.
Ensure your proposal addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation, paying close attention to the regulatory framework mentioned, such as 42 U.S.C. § 1396(a)(42)(B) and 42 CFR Part 455 Subpart F. Provide concrete examples of past successes and the financial impact of your audit findings. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your proposal is compliant and submitted on time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Health & Human Services Commission; the original posting controls.