Dental Anesthesia services needed for El Paso SSLC

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking qualified providers to deliver dental anesthesia services to residents of the El Paso State Supported Living Center under Invitation for Bids HHS0017597v2, issued on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026. The scope of work requires comprehensive anesthesia care including general anesthesia and conscious sedation, risk assessments for each resident, and continuous monitoring before, during, and after procedures, all performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Contractors must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, have proven experience working with residents with disabilities, and maintain all documentation within seven days of service. The contract, set to begin September 1, 2026, and expire August 31, 2029, includes a one-year extension option at the agency’s discretion but no renewals. All proposals must comply with strict formatting requirements, including mandatory submission of Exhibit A (Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and Exhibit D (Qualifications Form), submitted via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room, with a requirement for signed documents in PDF format and all materials on a single USB drive; hard copies are not accepted. The award will be based on best value, considering requirements and specifications, performance delivery, and price as critical factors, with no obligation to select the lowest bid. Contractors must demonstrate financial capability, past performance, and the capacity to meet service demands, with pricing submitted exclusively on Exhibit C and deemed all-inclusive, excluding incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, equipment, or office space. Payment terms follow the Texas Prompt Payment Act, requiring monthly invoices with contract numbers and detailed service descriptions, and mandates a Texas Identification Number on all vouchers. The contractor is subject to unrestricted audits and inspections by the state and federal agencies, must comply with all data security and cybersecurity training requirements under Texas law, and must disclose any artificial intelligence systems used in service delivery. Legal obligations include certifications regarding suspension and debarment, foreign terrorist organization prohibitions, compliance with Buy Texas provisions, equal employment opportunity laws, and full indemnity for noncompliance. All provisions are governed by Texas law, with sovereign immunity preserved, and the entire agreement is defined by the Uniform Terms and Conditions in Exhibit B, which governs audit rights, confidentiality,