Johnson County Bids, KS

This document provides an overview of how to do business with Johnson County, Kansas, through their electronic bidding system. It details the registration process, accessing bid events, navigating the system, creating and submitting bid responses, and resolving submission errors. It also mentions the need to allow at least two business days for supplier approval. Contact information is provided for assistance with registration.

The RFP outlines the requirements for obtaining external support services to aid Johnson County in fulfilling its HIPAA security and privacy roles. The contract term is approximately 12 months, with an option to renew for four additional 12-month periods. Minimum qualifications for respondents include demonstrated HIPAA and Part 2 expertise, certifications, public sector experience, incident response and risk assessment expertise, policy and training development experience, knowledge of integrated regulations, and technology and procurement support. The evaluation process involves a two-step process: an evaluation committee scoring all responsive proposals, and interviews for finalists. The cost proposal is due at the time of the interview. Additional documents required include insurance and bonds, which must be furnished within 10 calendar days after notification to enter into a contract. The county reserves the right to negotiate any and all elements of a contract. Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on GSA per diem rates for the Kansas City metro region. Any work product provided to the county will be considered county property. Objections to the RFP language, terms and conditions, scope, or other elements must be included with the respondent's response. The county is committed to maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensuring the privacy and security of protected health information.