HHS0015045 Eyeware for Mexia SSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are procuring eyewear, including frames, lenses, and fitting services, for the Mexia State Supported Living Center located in Limestone County, Texas. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a response deadline of August 16, 2024, and an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2024. The initial contract term is for one year, with the option to extend for up to an additional year. Respondents must provide firm, fixed pricing for various types of prescription lenses, including plastic, bifocal, polycarbonate, and progressive, as well as tinting and plastic or flexible frames. The vendor must also provide fitting services within 75 miles of the Mexia SSLC location, with orders to be ready for pickup or mailed within 10-14 business days.

The procurement does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan, but it is encouraged if subcontracting opportunities are identified. The historical spend for the same or similar goods and services is $45,000 for fiscal year 2024, but the agency does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to be paid to the awarded contractor. Respondents must submit a completed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and any Addendum Acknowledgement Form(s) in order to be considered for the contract. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors.