Dental Services, Waco Center for Youth

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting bids for dental services at the Waco Center for Youth through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #HHS0015695. The procurement seeks a dental provider to deliver comprehensive dental care for the center's inpatient population, including dental exams, consultations, x-rays, general dentistry, restorative services, preventative procedures, extractions, root canal therapy, prosthetics, and implants. The successful contractor must maintain a facility within 15 miles of the Waco Center for Youth and possess a DDS or DMS degree, meeting all Texas State Board of Dental Examiners requirements. Key submission requirements include providing three verifiable references, a one-page narrative demonstrating experience and qualifications, and documentation of operational capacity. Critical deadlines include a questions submission deadline of February 28, 2025, and a bid response deadline of March 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT. The initial contract term will run from award date through August 31, 2027, with potential one-year extension options.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), commercial auto liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella liability ($1M). Historical spending for similar services was approximately $20,000 for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, though HHSC does not guarantee specific service volumes or compensation levels. Pricing must remain firm for the contract term, with potential Consumer Price Index-linked adjustments during renewal periods. Bidders must complete multiple exhibits, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A), a pricing sheet (Exhibit C), a bidder reference form (Exhibit D), and potentially submit through the HHS Online Bid Room system. Contractors must also comply with various state and federal requirements, including cybersecurity standards, public information act compliance, and critical infrastructure regulations.