HHS0015032v4 Optometry Services and Eyeware

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids to establish a 3-year contract for optometry services and eyewear for the Waco Center for Youth located in Mclennan County, Texas. The contract will provide comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, and repairs for the center's clients. Specifically, the scope of work includes providing plastic, bifocal, polycarbonate, progressive, and transition lenses, as well as plastic and metal frames. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract, with potential adjustments based on changes to the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage. Bids are due by September 23, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 2024.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The historical annual spend for these services is approximately $11,000, but HHSC does not guarantee any minimum volume, usage, or compensation. The current incumbent provider is not identified, and the solicitation does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract will be awarded to the bidder that provides the best value to the state, based on meeting the requirements, performance delivery, and pricing.