Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Pastoral Services at Austin State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Pastoral Services at the Austin State Hospital located in Travis County, Austin City, Texas. The IFB seeks competitive bids to establish a contract for spiritual care services to be provided on an as-needed basis as scheduled by the Spiritual Care Department. The initial contract term will be from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with HHSC having the option to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms. Bidders must meet minimum experience and qualification requirements for the personnel providing the pastoral services. Responses to the IFB are due by August 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and HHSC will evaluate bids based on meeting requirements, ability to perform, and price to determine the best value for the state.

The IFB does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor does it include details about possible award values or budget ranges.