CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION. 4.1.1 HHSC intends to award multiple contracts as a result of this OE. Any award is contingent upon approval of the Executive Commissioner or designee. 4.1.2 If awarded a Contract, Applicant must submit to a full suitability determination by SSA to determine whether Applicant may receive credentials to have access to Social Security data, records and system. Additionally, at the awarded Applicant’s expense, Applicant must annually submit a statewide criminal background check (“CBC”) prior to providing services to DDS. Documentation that the CBC was conducted (with no information contained within the actual report) will be included in the Contract Vendor file maintained by DDS. 4.1.3 HHSC is not obligated to process any or all applications submitted. HHSC reserves the right to cancel, make partial award, or decline to award a contract under this OE at any time at its sole discretion. Applicants understand that issuance of this OE in no way constitutes a commitment by HHSC to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred by an Applicant in the preparation of a response to this OE. HHSC is not liable for any costs incurred by an Applicant prior to issuance of or entering into a formal agreement, contract, or purchase order. Costs of developing Applications, or any other similar expenses incurred by an Applicant are entirely the responsibility of the Applicant, and will not be reimbursed in any manner by the state of Texas.
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Samples: Disability Determination Services Contract, Disability Determination Services Contract, Disability Determination Services Contract
