LbSSLC seeks Dietician for facility

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking a qualified dietitian to provide as-needed medical nutrition therapy services to residents at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center under solicitation number HHS0017578. The contract, set to commence on September 1, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2030, with no renewals but a possible one-year extension subject to funding and operational needs, requires the contractor to deliver nutrition screening, assessments, patient education, and clinical data entry into the facility’s record system as directed by the Chief Clinical Dietitian. Services must be performed online during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with a requirement to respond to all requests within four hours. All work must meet or exceed industry standards, be free of material defects, and conform strictly to the specifications outlined in the solicitation, with the State of Texas retaining sole discretion over performance evaluation and acceptance. The contractor must comply with a comprehensive set of statutory, regulatory, and operational obligations, including adherence to all federal and Texas laws regarding equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, safety standards under OSHA, E-Verify eligibility verification, and prohibitions on human trafficking and boycotts of Israel. The contract mandates full compliance with Texas Government Code provisions related to child support obligations, disaster relief eligibility, and financial transparency, alongside certifications concerning the accuracy of all submitted information and absence of conflicts of interest with public servants. Financial terms are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with payments made only on a monthly basis upon approval of satisfactorily completed work, and only for services explicitly detailed in Exhibit C, which is not included here. The contractor assumes full responsibility for all incidental expenses and is strictly prohibited from seeking reimbursement for travel, per diem, equipment, or office-related costs. The State may terminate the contract for convenience or cause, and any defective work must be repaired or refunded at the contractor’s expense. Mandatory insurance coverage includes workers’ compensation and employer’s liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per incident, and specialized coverage may be required for cyber and data breach risks. The contractor must possess a Texas Identification Number, a SAM.gov UEI, and a DUNS number, and all employees must be verified through the E-Verify system. Intellectual property created under the contract is owned exclusively by the State, and the contractor grants unrestricted access for audits, inspections, and investigations. Responses