Podiatry Services at the San Antonio State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids under IFB No. HHS0017863 to establish contracts for professional podiatry services at the San Antonio State Hospital. The selected contractor will provide treatment for disorders of the sole, ankle, and leg, including the care of ingrown toenails, bunions, calluses, and fractures. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with on-site clinics held twice weekly. The contractor must adhere to strict response times, responding to standard service calls within four hours and emergency requests within one hour. Historical spend for these services is noted at 93,000 dollars for the 2025-2026 period. Qualified bidders must be licensed as podiatrists with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Personnel are subject to rigorous background checks covering the last seven years and must complete a mandatory two-week training period before treating patients. Insurance requirements include a minimum of 1,000,000 dollars each for commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability. Awards will be based on the best value to the state, considering compliance with requirements, performance delivery, and pricing. Responses must be submitted by October 12, 2026, via the HHS Online Bid Room, email, or physical delivery of a USB drive.