| (a) The Agency will identify qualified providers to
participate in the Program through a statewide Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) process conducted in accordance with state requirements. The
Agency will publish an RFQ no later than October 15th of each year
to identify Program providers.
(b) Potential providers will apply directly to the
Agency using the RFQ process, and, once identified as a qualified
provider, must meet all deadlines, requirements, and guidelines set
forth in the published RFQ.
(c) The Agency will publish a list of qualified providers
no later than November 15th of each year to participate in the Program
the next calendar year.
(d) Each provider on the qualified provider list will
be eligible to receive monthly reimbursements for this Program based
on monthly invoices submitted to the Agency, as prescribed in the
RFQ's terms.
(e) Each year, the Agency shall review and update the
list of qualified providers. Qualified providers that do not meet
the minimum performance standards outlined in §800.503 of this
subchapter will be placed on probation for the remainder of the calendar
year. Failure to meet both minimum performance standards for two consecutive
years will result in disqualification from the Program.
(f) The Agency's determinations in the RFQ process
will be based on the affirmation of the qualified provider to effectively
perform all services and activities outlined in Texas Labor Code,
Chapter 317.
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