Orientation and Mobility Services for Visually Impair

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are requesting bids for certified orientation and mobility specialist services for visually impaired individuals at Brenham State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017466v2, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time and questions due by July 31, 2026.

The scope encompasses pre-cane training, sighted guide techniques, staff training for safe client transport, and client confidentiality maintenance. Services must be delivered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with a two-hour response requirement for routine requests and one-hour response for emergencies. The assigned personnel must hold minimum three years of relevant experience and current certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), or Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for Individuals with Visual Impairments (CATIS). The bidder must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references for similar contracts within the last five years. Background checks are required at bidder expense.

The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, with a one-year extension option at HHSC's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), with all-inclusive unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, and supplies. Price adjustments are permitted only through CPI indices or federal minimum wage increases subject to HHSC approval. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of $1 million, and umbrella liability of $1 million. Award will be made to the bidder offering best value based on meeting requirements, performance delivery capability, and price. The solicitation carries no volume guarantee or compensation commitment.