HHSC Facilities seek Radiology and EKG reads

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking qualified vendors to provide radiology and electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation services across all its facilities statewide, with the contract beginning September 1, 2026, and initially ending August 31, 2027. The solicitation, numbered HHS0017505, is issued as an Invitation for Bids under NAICS code 621512 and requires responses to be submitted by July 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHS Online Bid Room, with all submissions conforming to specific formatting rules—including Microsoft Office formats for text and Excel, PDF for signed documents, and a 25 MB file size limit for emails. Bidders must comply with the Uniform Terms and Conditions outlined in Exhibit B, which includes provisions on governing law under Texas statutes, prohibitions against assignment without approval, prompt payment terms, and ownership of work product. Compliance with Texas Government Code Section 552.372(a) is mandatory, and all contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier and possess a Texas Identification Number and other state business registrations. The scope of work requires the vendor to interpret X-rays and EKGs submitted from HHSC facilities, provide quarterly lists of licensed Texas providers with contact details and their granted medical privileges, and report changes within five business days. Services must be delivered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with all data handled in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and a binding Data Use Agreement that extends to subcontractors, who must execute equivalent agreements. Contractors are required to implement robust cybersecurity measures, carry specialized insurance including cyber liability and data breach coverage, and adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws and Texas human trafficking prohibitions. Evaluation is based on best value, with factors including compliance with specifications, performance capability, financial solvency, and price—where lowest total pricing on Exhibit C is considered but not determinative. Past performance is a hard pass/fail gate; vendors with a VPTS grade below “C” or negative findings may be disqualified outright. Invoicing must be monthly, itemized, tied to the pricing sheet, and include the contract number and detailed work description, with payments based on all-inclusive rates and subject to Texas