Dental Services, Austin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016250 for comprehensive dental services at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC), located in Travis County. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide a full range of dental services including examinations, consultations, x-rays, preventative procedures, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, prosthetics, dental implant restorations, and anesthesia services. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience, current dental licensing, DEA registration, and CPR certification. The contract will span from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential options for two additional one-year renewals. The bid response is due on August 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and will be evaluated based on best value to the State of Texas, considering factors such as meeting specifications, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. Bidders are required to submit detailed documentation, including a completed Pricing Sheet, Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form, Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, and evidence of financial capability and operational capacity.

The solicitation encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. Bidders must comply with Texas state requirements for interested party disclosures and anti-discrimination standards. The contract allows for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that the successful bidder will need to integrate with existing infrastructure at the Austin State Supported Living Center. Bidders must attach mandatory documents demonstrating financial solvency, minimum experience, and qualifications, with failure to submit any required document resulting in bid disqualification. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the dental services and the potential for multi-year renewal suggest a significant contract opportunity for qualified dental service providers.