General dentist needed to provide General Dental/Restorative Services for residents of the Abilene State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a general dentist to provide comprehensive dental and restorative services for residents of the Abilene State Supported Living Center, located in Terrell County, Texas. The solicitation (HHS0016301) requires a contractor to deliver a wide range of dental services, including on-site and off-site dental examinations, consultations, x-rays, preventative procedures, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorations, prosthetics, dental implant restorations, deep scaling, crown lengthening, biopsies, and pathology evaluations. Qualified contractors must maintain current Texas State Dental Board licensing, Drug Enforcement Administration registration, and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extension options. Key procurement dates include questions due by June 18, 2025, responses due by June 26, 2025, and a goal of completing 99% of needed oral surgery services in a timely manner. The contract anticipates servicing an average of 4 residents per month, totaling 48 residents per year.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability coverage with specific minimum limits. Bidders must complete and submit multiple exhibits, including the Solicitation Affirmations form, Security and Privacy Inquiry (SPI) form, and Bidder Reference Qualifications Form. While a specific award value is not directly stated, the contract includes a requirement for firm, fixed pricing throughout the contract duration. Potential bidders must register for the Enterprise Portal and submit their proposals through the HHS Online Bid Room, with registration potentially taking up to five business days. Technical compliance, thorough documentation, and meeting all specified qualifications will be critical for successful contract award.