Dental Services at San Angelo State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for dental services at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center (SGSSLC), located in Carlsbad, TX. The procurement seeks a qualified dental service provider to deliver comprehensive dental care to the inpatient population, including oral surgery, extractions, implants, evaluations, dental exams, x-rays, preventative procedures, root canal therapy, prosthetics, and related treatments. Bidders must be licensed dentists with a DDS or DMS degree, meeting all requirements of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The solicitation requires submission of multiple mandatory documents, including Texas State Board of Dental Examiners certification, experience working with individuals with disabilities, and various exhibit forms demonstrating professional qualifications. Key submission dates include a question deadline of August 15, 2025, and a bid response due date of August 22, 2025, with the initial contract term spanning from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on providing the best value to the State of Texas, considering factors such as meeting specifications, performance capabilities, and pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities by submitting three verifiable references from similar contracts within the past three years, detailing their business size, employee count, geographic operational limits, and industry certifications. The historical spend for similar services is approximately $25,000 for the period of May 6, 2025, to August 31, 2025. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, commercial general liability, and workers' compensation. The pricing must be submitted on the provided Pricing Sheet and will be firm and fixed for the entire contract duration. Bidders must also comply with various state requirements, including E-Verify participation, anti-discrimination laws, and specific Texas legislative mandates. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and supplies to deliver dental services to the SGSSLC inpatient population.