As Needed CPAP and BiPap Machine Repairs and or Rental Services for Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for as-needed rental services for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines and related accessories for the Rusk State Hospital. The contract will cover services in the jurisdictions of Cherokee County, Round Rock City, and Round Rock City. The required services include repairs and rentals of the equipment, with the contractor required to have replacement equipment available at no additional cost. Responses are due by February 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time. The initial contract term will be upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with the option for HHSC to renew for up to an additional 36 months. Bid responses must include pricing information, a HUB Subcontracting Plan, and other required exhibits demonstrating the bidder's qualifications and ability to meet the stated requirements.

The solicitation is open to all interested and qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal for this contract is 21.1%, and respondents are required to submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating their good-faith efforts to subcontract with HUB vendors. The contract opportunity does not provide information on incumbent vendors or current contract values, but notes that HHSC will make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the overall best value for the state.