Dental Services, Waco Center for Youth

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0015695V2) for comprehensive dental services at the Waco Center for Youth (WCY), targeting the center's inpatient population. The procurement seeks a dental services contractor who will provide a full range of dental procedures, including exams, consultations, x-rays, preventative care, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorations, prosthetics, implant restorations, scaling, biopsies, and pathology evaluations. Bidders must have a dentist with a DDS or DMS degree, comply with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners requirements, and demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience. The contractor's facility must be located within 15 miles of the Waco Center for Youth, and the contractor will be responsible for all equipment, personnel, training, and background checks. The solicitation was posted on March 24, 2025, with bid responses due by April 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the initial contract term will run from award through August 31, 2027, with potential extension options for up to one additional year.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The historical spend for similar services is $20,000 for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, and pricing will be firm and fixed for the contract duration. HHSC reserves the right to make an award based on best value, not necessarily the lowest price. Bidders must submit a comprehensive pricing sheet detailing costs for various dental procedures, provide a list of available services, proof of operational capabilities, and documentation of minimum experience and qualifications. The solicitation requires extensive documentation, including references, certifications such as a DEA permit for prescribing controlled substances, and detailed information about the company's operational capacity, including years in business, number of employees, and ability to provide customer service and order fulfillment. Failure to submit complete documentation may result in disqualification of the bid response.