Common use of Post-award HSP Requirements Clause in Contracts

Post-award HSP Requirements. After contract award, HHSC will coordinate a post-award meeting with the successful Respondents to discuss HSP reporting requirements. The MCO must maintain business records documenting compliance with the HSP, and must submit monthly reports to HHSC by completing the HUB “Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report.” This monthly report is required as a condition for payment. In addition, the MCO must allow periodic onsite reviews of the MCO’s headquarters or work site where services are to be performed if requested by HHSC. Once accepted, the finalized HSP will become part of the Contract with the successful Respondents. The Uniform Managed Care Manual utlines the procedures for changing the HSP, as well as the HSP compliance and reporting requirements. All changes to the approved HSP require prior HHSC approval. In general, if the MCO decides to subcontract any part of the Contract after the award, it must follow the good faith effort procedures outlined in Section 4.2.5.6 e.g., divide work into reasonable lots, notify at least three (3) vendors per subcontracted area, provide written justification of the selection process, participate in the Mentor Protégé Program, or for professional services contracts meet the 20% goal). For this reason, HHSC encourages Respondents to identify, as part of their HSP, multiple subcontractors who are able to perform the work in each area the Respondent plans to subcontract. Selecting additional subcontractors may help the selected MCO make changes to its original HSP, when needed, and will allow HHSC to approve any necessary changes expeditiously. Failure to meet the HSP and post-award requirements will constitute a breach of contract, and will be subject to remedial actions. HHSC may also report noncompliance to the CPA in accordance with the CPA’s respondent performance (see 34 T.A.C. §20.108) and debarment program (see 34 T.A.C. §20.105).

Post-award HSP Requirements. After contract award, HHSC will coordinate a post-award meeting with the successful Respondents to discuss HSP reporting requirements. The MCO must maintain business records documenting compliance with the HSP, and must submit monthly reports to HHSC by completing the HUB “Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report.” This monthly report is required as a condition for payment. In addition, the MCO must allow periodic onsite reviews of the MCO’s headquarters or work site where services are to be performed if requested by HHSC. Once accepted, the finalized HSP will become part of the Contract with the successful Respondents. The Uniform Managed Care Manual utlines outlines the procedures for changing the HSP, as well as the HSP compliance and reporting requirements. All changes to the approved HSP require prior HHSC approval. In general, if the MCO decides to subcontract any part of the Contract after the award, it must follow the good faith effort procedures outlined in Section 4.2.5.6 (e.g., divide work into reasonable lots, notify at least three (3) vendors per subcontracted area, provide written justification of the selection process, participate in the Mentor Protégé Program, or for professional services contracts meet the 20% goal). For this reason, HHSC encourages Respondents to identify, as part of their HSP, multiple subcontractors who are able to perform the work in each area the Respondent plans to subcontract. Selecting additional subcontractors may help the selected MCO make changes to its original HSP, when needed, and will allow HHSC to approve any necessary changes expeditiously. Failure to meet the HSP and post-award requirements will constitute a breach of contract, and will be subject to remedial actions. HHSC may also report noncompliance to the CPA in accordance with the CPA’s respondent performance (see 34 T.A.C. §20.108) and debarment program (see 34 T.A.C. §20.105).