HHSC is the largest state agency by budget, with $1.1 billion allocated for IT capital projects during the biennium. These are the five projects outlined in the agency’s procurement forecast:
- Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) — October: The state’s automated HHS eligibility system is in need of software development, technical support, maintenance and program support services.
- Video surveillance — October: The commission is looking to establish a surveillance environment consisting of video management software, infrastructure and services. This will be version 2 of a solicitation HHSC put out in August.
- Laboratory information system maintenance — November: The agency is planning to solicit software licenses, support, maintenance and training for the Laboratory Information Management System at Austin State Hospital’s Regional Clinical Laboratory.
- Take Charge Texas support services — December: Take Charge Texas, a “one-stop shop” application meant to streamline applications and paperwork for various programs, is in need of maintenance and support services. The application is hosted within the Department of Information Resources’ Data Center Services.
- Workstation management services — March: A request for offer will seek support for end-user devices. That includes account management, repairs, installation and de-installation, equipment moves, returns, and other activities.
