Denton SSLC seeks Podiatry Services

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking podiatry services for residents at the Denton State Supported Living Center through a solicitation under number HHS0017527, issued on June 19, 2026, with responses due by July 9, 2026. This is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) set-aside under NAICS code 621391, requiring the contractor to be a licensed podiatrist with at least five years of relevant experience, and all personnel assigned to the services must also have a minimum of five years of experience and be at least 18 years old. Services will be provided on an on-call, as-needed basis starting September 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2030, with no renewals but a possible one-year extension at the agency’s sole discretion. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supplies required for podiatry care, including the safe and proper disposal of waste, and must supervise employees and subcontractors. All work must meet or exceed industry standards, be of good quality, fit for ordinary use, and free of material defects. Payments will be based on the lowest price per line item or lowest total on Exhibit C – Pricing Sheet, evaluated as part of a best-value determination that weighs price along with performance delivery, experience, financial capability, and past vendor performance. The State is not obligated to select the lowest bid, and multiple awards may be made to achieve optimal value. Contractors are required to comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; must use E-Verify for all employees; maintain umbrella liability insurance of at least $1,000,000; provide workers’ compensation; and ensure insurance coverage is primary to any state-provided coverage. Additionally, contractors must procure and maintain all necessary licenses and permits, adhere to safety standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and comply with Texas laws regarding child support obligations, disaster-related contract violations, human trafficking prohibitions, and confidentiality. All submissions must be uploaded via the HHS Online Bid Room or emailed to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov using Microsoft Office or PDF formats, with a maximum file size of 25 MB; USB drives are also accepted for physical delivery. Hard copies