As needed Oral and Maxillofacial Services, Austin State Supported Living

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016350V2 for as-needed oral and maxillofacial surgery services at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC). The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive dental services, including oral surgery consultations, radiographs, extractions, alveoli plasties, jaw fracture consultations, and other oral maxillofacial surgical procedures for center residents. Qualified bidders must be located within 25 miles of the center and provide services under the center's dentist direction. Key qualifications include three years of relevant experience, current dental and DEA licenses, CPR certification, and three verifiable professional references. The solicitation was posted on August 11, 2025, with questions due by August 14, 2025, and bid responses required by August 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST. The initial contract term will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with options for two additional one-year renewals through August 31, 2028. Award will be based on best value to the state, considering compliance with requirements, performance delivery, and pricing.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete several mandatory exhibits, including the HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Bidder Reference Form, and Pricing Sheet, with failure to attach completed exhibits resulting in bid disqualification. The historical spend for similar services is $8,000 from September 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025, suggesting a modest contract value. Pricing will be firm and fixed for the contract term, with potential Consumer Price Index adjustments. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability, operational capacity, and minimum experience through comprehensive documentation. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions including Travis County and various Austin City areas, indicating a localized but potentially expandable service requirement. Electronic bid submission is available through the HHS Online Bid Room, with a detailed registration process that can take several days and requires careful attention to technical submission requirements.