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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Dental/Oral Surgery Services for residents at the Abilene State Supported Living Center (ABSSLC) located in Taylor County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive dental services, including on-facility and off-facility dental exams, consults, x-rays, oral surgery procedures, and biopsies with pathology evaluations. Specific services include extractions, implants, alveolectomy/alveoloplasty procedures, and retained root procedures. Bidders must possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, maintain a current Texas State Dental Board License, hold DEA registration, and provide current CPR certification. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2025, with bid responses due by August 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The initial contract term will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extension options for one additional year. Award will be based on best value considerations, evaluating the bidder's ability to meet requirements, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract is expected to serve an average of four residents per month, with an estimated historical spend of $40,000 for the period September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, a Pricing Sheet, and a Bidder Reference Form. The documentation must demonstrate financial capability, operational capacity, years in business, number of employees, and ability to perform contracted services. Vendors must provide fee schedules on company letterhead, prove experience working with individuals with disabilities, and submit required licensures and accreditations. Failure to submit certain required documents will result in disqualification of the bid response. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with data protection, privacy, and security requirements, as outlined in the accompanying Security and Privacy Inquiry (SPI) form and Data Use Agreement.