FY25 Cable TV Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for cable television services for the San Antonio State Hospital. The procurement includes providing a DirectTV Entertainment package or equivalent for 150 televisions at the hospital, utilizing the existing cabling infrastructure, and providing facility staff training. The IFB has a response deadline of August 19, 2024 and an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2024. The initial contract term is for one year, with an option to extend. HHSC will evaluate responses based on meeting the requirements, ability to perform, and price, and will make an award to the bidder providing the best value to the state. The historical monetary value for the same or similar services is $10,449.12 for the period of March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023, but HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the contract.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement requires bidders to provide a completed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit D Bidder Reference Qualifications Form, and Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, as well as other information demonstrating financial capability, experience, and the ability to perform the required services. The contract currency is US Dollars, and bids in other currencies are not allowed.