Description
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is soliciting offers from qualified vendors to provide Application Service Provider (ASP) services to support software maintenance, development, and enhancement of the DSHS National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System (NBS). The scope of work includes maintenance and support services, customization, and integration with other systems. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel resources necessary to perform the services, and the contract term is expected to be approximately 2-5 years. The contractor will also be required to provide a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing ASP services to support software maintenance, development, and enhancement of NEDSS Base System (NBS)
• Customizing and integrating NBS with other systems
• Providing maintenance and support services, including responding to service requests and resolving incidents
• Ensuring compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Sections 81.041, 81.043, and 81.044
• Collaborating with DSHS staff to implement new features and functionalities
• Providing training and support to DSHS staff on the use of NEDSS Base System (NBS)