HHS0015032 Optometry Services and Eyeware

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for optometry services and eyewear for the Waco Center for Youth. The IFB seeks to establish a 3-year contract for eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, and repair services. The deliverables include providing plastic, bifocal, polycarbonate, and progressive lenses, as well as frames, with pricing adjustments permitted based on the Consumer Price Index. Respondents must submit pricing on the provided Exhibit C, and will be evaluated on providing the best value to the state. The response is due by July 26, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2024. The contract may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms.

The IFB includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirements. While no incumbent vendors or current contract values are provided, the historical spend for these services was $11,000 in fiscal year 2024. However, HHSC does not guarantee any volume or compensation to the awarded contractor. Respondents must provide various certifications, representations, and warranties as outlined in the solicitation affirmations in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.