Austin SSLC seeks Dental Anesthesia Services

The Austin State Supported Living Center (SSLC), operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is soliciting bids for dental anesthesia services with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. Respondents must hold a Texas Board of Dental Examiners License and comply with mandatory HHS contract affirmations, data use agreements, security and privacy inquiry requirements, and NIST-based cybersecurity standards including breach notification within one consecutive clock hour for federal information.

The scope covers anesthesia services delivery in a school-based clinical setting. Bidders must submit hourly rates for services during regular hours and outside regular hours, with acceptable rates ranging from $0.00 to $200,000.00 per hour. Respondents must provide a minimum of three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last five years, demonstrate current staffing levels and geographic operational capacity, document industry certifications and qualifications applicable to personnel, maintain compliance with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners regulations for anesthesia administration, and establish infection control standards and emergency preparedness protocols. Two 24-hour emergency contact names and contact information are mandatory.

Required submissions include Texas Board of Dental Examiners License, Exhibit A (Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit B-1 (Security and Privacy Inquiry), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form). Bidders must also complete Form 4109 (Application for Texas Identification Number) to establish payment accounts with HHSC. Submissions are accepted by mail to the Procurement and Contracting Services office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas; by email to PCS.Bids@HHS.Texas.Gov; or through the optional HHS Online Bid Room. Faxed submissions are not accepted and will be deemed non-responsive. The document does not specify contract value, contract term, or incumbent contractor details.