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) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a general dentist to provide comprehensive dental and restorative services at the Abilene State Supported Living Center (ABSSLC). The solicitation seeks a contractor to deliver a wide range of dental services including comprehensive oral evaluations, consultations, x-rays, preventative procedures, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorations, prosthetics, dental implant restorations, deep scaling, crown lengthening, biopsies, and pathology evaluations. The contract will cover an initial term from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extensions. Key requirements include maintaining a current Texas State Dental Board license, DEA registration, and CPR certification. The procurement anticipates serving approximately four residents per month, with a performance goal of completing 99% of needed oral surgery services on a timely basis. Bidders must submit their responses by August 7, 2025, with any questions due by July 31, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering the bidder's ability to meet requirements, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide detailed documentation, including three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last three years, proof of operational capabilities, and comprehensive business qualifications. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including professional liability and workers' compensation. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the pricing sheet indicates that bidders must provide detailed pricing for various dental services. The solicitation emphasizes experience working with individuals with disabilities and requires a comprehensive demonstration of the bidder's business operations, including years in business, number of employees, customer service capabilities, and supervisory structure. Failure to submit required documentation, such as the Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form, and proof of operational capabilities, will result in disqualification of the bid response.