Orientation and Mobility Services for Visually Impair

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking certified orientation and mobility specialists to provide services for visually impaired individuals at the Brenham State Supported Living Center under solicitation HHS0017466, an Invitation for Bids issued on June 26, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 624310, is a firm fixed-price arrangement with a performance period spanning from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, and may be extended for up to one additional year at the agency’s discretion to ensure service continuity. Services must include pre-cane training, proper sighted guide techniques, and sighted guide with grip modifications using trailing techniques, delivered by personnel who are at least 18 years old, possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and hold one or more certifications such as 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 contractor must also demonstrate five years of overall relevant experience. All pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C – Pricing Sheet and is required to be all-inclusive, covering labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses; the agency will not reimburse incidental costs such as travel, per diem, hotel, phone calls, equipment, or office space. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted monthly and tied to the contract or purchase order number and detailed scope of work, and contractors must possess an 11-digit Texas Identification Number (TIN) to receive payment. Contractors are obligated to comply with all federal and state laws, including anti-discrimination statutes under Title VI, Section 504, the ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act, and must utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility. Requirements include maintaining $1 million in umbrella liability insurance and adhering to strict data and intellectual property provisions, where all work product and associated rights are the exclusive property of the state. The contractor must affirm compliance with numerous certifications including exclusion status, child support obligations, telecommunications prohibitions, and the prohibition against requiring COVID-19 vaccine documentation. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or on a single sealed USB drive, formatted in Microsoft Office or PDF