Cable_Internet_Services_Rusk State Hospital_v2

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking bids through Solicitation HHS0015245A to establish contract(s) for basic cable television services for residential homes and broadband business internet services at the Rusk State Hospital (RSH) located in Cherokee County and Rowlett City, Texas. The solicitation requires the furnishing, installation, and leasing of set-top boxes and modems, as well as providing 24-hour technical support. The initial contract term is two years with no renewal options, and responses are due by August 29, 2024. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract, and bids will be evaluated based on meeting requirements, ability to perform, and providing the best value to the state. The historical value for the same or similar services was $26,449.00 for the period from September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, but there is no guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation.

The solicitation includes set-aside designations for Texas-based, service-disabled veteran, and environmentally-friendly businesses. It does not identify any incumbent contractors, but does note that the current headend is owned and operated by the existing service provider. The solicitation does not provide details on funding requirements or sources, but indicates that the program does not own any cables, amps, taps or splitters, which may require integration with existing infrastructure.