Dental/Oral Surgery Services for the residents at the Abilene State Supported Living Center (ABSSLC)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are soliciting bids for Dental/Oral Surgery Services for residents at the Abilene State Supported Living Center (ABSSLC) located in Taylor County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive dental services, including on-facility and off-facility dental exams, consults, x-rays, oral surgeries, extractions, implants, alveolectomy/alveoloplasty procedures, retained root procedures, and biopsies with pathology evaluations. Bidders must demonstrate experience working with individuals with disabilities and provide proof of required licensures and accreditations. The evaluation will be based on best value considerations, examining bidders' ability to meet requirements, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. Key submission deadlines include questions due by July 3, 2025, and final responses required by July 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extension options for one additional year.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a fee schedule on company letterhead, completed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form, and documentation of financial capability and operational capacity. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability coverage. The historical spend for similar services is $40,000 for the period September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. Both HHSC and DSHS will be entitled to use the resulting contract, with no guaranteed volume or compensation committed. Bidders must provide three verifiable references for contracts of similar size and scope within the last three years and demonstrate their operational capabilities, including workforce availability for customer service, order fulfillment, and supervisory roles.