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This is an Exhibit C Pricing Sheet for a Strategic Sourcing Event issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeking orientation and mobility services for individuals with vision impairment at Richmond State Supported Living Center (RSSLC). The solicitation, identified as HHSTX-HHS0017468, was posted on June 11, 2026, with bids due July 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. The scope of services includes orientation and mobility instruction for individuals with vision impairment, staff training on transporting visually impaired individuals, standardized assessments, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and service reporting. The contractor must provide a minimum of one day (8 hours) per week during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time), with the option to provide services during outside regular hours. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with a possible one-year extension at HHSC's discretion. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to utilize any awarded contract.

Bidders must submit hourly rates for services during regular hours and outside regular hours, along with required documentation including completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form), proof of financial capability and solvency, and evidence of professional liability insurance. The historical annual spend guideline is $42,000, though this represents no guaranteed volume. All assigned personnel must hold Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) with a minimum of one year of experience and be at least 18 years old. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of $1 million, and umbrella liability of $1 million. Background checks for all personnel are mandatory and at the contractor's expense. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices covering all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies. Award decisions will be based on best overall value rather than lowest price.