Austin SSLC seeks Dental Anesthesia Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requesting bids on behalf of Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC) for dental anesthesia services, with responses due July 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time and a questions deadline of July 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

The contractor must provide general anesthesia services under the direction of AuSSLC's dentist, including risk assessments for each patient and monitoring before, during, and after procedures, compliant with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners policies. Services are delivered Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time with a four-hour response time requirement; emergency services require a one-hour response time. The service location is AuSSLC at 2203 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas, in HHS Region 7.

Bidders must hold a minimum of five years' relevant experience in dental anesthesia services and maintain a current Texas Board of Dental Examiners license; contractor personnel must also have at least five years' relevant experience and be at least 18 years old. Three verifiable references for similar services within the last five years are required. Comprehensive insurance is mandatory: workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000.

The contract runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030, with no renewal options but a potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion. Pricing must be submitted on Exhibit C as firm, fixed-price hourly rates for regular business hours and outside-hours services, ranging from $0.00 to $200,000.00 per hour for each category; adjustments may be permitted based on Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage increases, subject to HHSC approval. Responses must include a valid Texas Board of Dental Examiners license, signed Exhibit A affirmations, completed Exhibit B-1 Security and Privacy Initial Inquiry, Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form, and documentation of financial capability and solvency. The contract is subject to appropriations and availability of funds. Bids may be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand delivery or overnight mail of a USB drive to the Procurement and Contracting Services office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas.