HHS0014988V3 Blanket PO for Prosthetics & Orthotic

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for a blanket purchase order contract to provide prosthetics and orthotics, including orthopedic footwear, compression stockings, braces, and other devices, as needed by residents of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center in Angelina County. The contract will include an on-site clinic visit by a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to assess and treat residents. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal options. Bids must be submitted by August 30, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. HHSC will evaluate responses based on the bidder's ability to meet requirements, delivery performance, and pricing. The successful bidder must submit a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan if subcontracting opportunities are identified.

The solicitation includes set-asides for certain types of businesses, such as those owned by Texas residents, service-disabled veterans, and companies located in economically depressed areas. No incumbent vendor information is provided. The total contract value is not specified, but historically the spend for these services has been approximately $50,000 per year. Funding for the contract will be provided by state appropriations to HHSC and the Department of State Health Services.