Dental Services, Austin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016250V2 for comprehensive dental services at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC), located at 2203 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide a full range of dental services including general dentistry, endodontics, and dental anesthesia for facility patients. Required services encompass dental exams, consultations, x-rays, preventative procedures, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, prosthetics, and related dental care, to be performed at the AuSSLC campus, local hospital, or the contractor's approved dental office. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience, a current Texas State Dental Board License, DEA registration, and CPR certification. The solicitation was posted on August 28, 2025, with a response deadline of September 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the initial contract term will run from award through August 31, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals. Evaluation will be based on the submitted pricing sheet, with award made to the bidder providing the best value to the State of Texas.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, commercial general liability, and workers' compensation, with specific minimum coverage amounts detailed in the solicitation. Bidders are required to complete multiple mandatory attachments, including the Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form, Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, and Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, with failure to submit these documents resulting in disqualification. The solicitation includes extensive compliance requirements, such as E-Verify program participation, cybersecurity training, and prohibitions on boycotts of certain entities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing sheet indicates that bidders must provide cost proposals for specific dental procedures including root canal therapy, apicoectomy, digital x-ray, and crown implant apicoectomy. The contract will require detailed documentation demonstrating financial capability, operational capacity, and the ability to perform the specified dental services.