Dental Anesthesia Services at Austin SSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are soliciting bids for dental anesthesia services at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC) through Solicitation HHS0016850. The procurement seeks a qualified dental anesthesia provider to deliver Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) or General Anesthesia (GA) services for facility residents, with services to be performed at the AuSSLC dental clinic, local hospitals, or the contractor's approved local dental office. Key contractor qualifications include a Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, TSBDE anesthesia permit with multiple endorsements, five years of relevant experience, and three verifiable references for similar services within the past five years. The solicitation was posted on January 8, 2026, with questions and clarifications due by January 14, 2025, and bid responses due on January 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including pricing sheets, references, licensing information, and various state-mandated affirmations and certifications.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types. The contract is structured for an initial term through August 31, 2026, with potential one-year extension options at the agency's discretion. Historical monetary value for these services is approximately $23,800 for the period September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, though this does not guarantee future volume or compensation. Contractors must maintain extensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in workers' compensation, commercial general liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive anesthesia services, including one additional personnel member for airway support and monitoring, while the HHSC will supply basic medical consumables like oxygen tanks, disposable gloves, and face masks. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed rates on the provided Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, covering all associated labor, equipment, materials, travel, medications, and anesthesia machines.