FY27 Eyeglasses for Mexia State Supported Living C

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids on a Blanket Purchase Order for prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and fitting services for Mexia State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017589, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time.

The vision center provider must be located within 75 miles of the Mexia SSLC facility at 540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, Texas 76667. The scope includes prescription plastic lenses, bifocal lenses, polycarbonate lenses, polycarbonate bifocal lenses, tinted lenses, progressive lenses, plastic frames, flexible frames, and eyeglass fitting services. Orders must be ready for pickup or mailed within 10–14 business days from order date. Bidders must submit unit pricing for eight line item categories, with each unit price falling between $50.00 and $2,000.00. All pricing must be firm and fixed, inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses.

Historical spending for the same or similar goods and services totaled $48,370.65 for the September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 period; no volume guarantees are provided. The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with an option for HHSC to extend for one additional year at its sole discretion. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract. Price adjustments may be permitted during the contract term based on the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage Rate increases, subject to proper documentation and contractor submission.

The award will be made to the bidder offering the best value based on ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and price. Bidders must submit the completed HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) and Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) to be considered. Questions are due July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time; responses were posted as an addendum July 13, 2026. Responses may be submitted by email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand delivery or overnight/express mail of a USB drive to PCS at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas.