Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Orthotics & Prosthetics for El Paso State Supported Living Center. Bids are due July 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The contract is anticipated to start July 7, 2026. A CPO (prosthetics & orthotics specialist) will participate in foot clinics one time per month or as needed. HHSC is soliciting goods and/or services under Texas Government Code **** guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation is provided. Responses must be received by the deadline; late responses will be disqualified. HHSC reserves the right to amend or cancel the IFB. The contract term is from the date of award until August 31, 2031, with up to 4 renewal options and a potential one-year extension. Awards are contingent upon approval of the HHSC Executive Commissioner or designee. Bidders must adhere to standards of conduct and disclose interested parties via Form **** responses are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
Responses to this IFB must be received by July 7, 2026, 10:30 am.
HHS system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
HHSC shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas.
To be considered for award, bidders must submit a comprehensive response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this IFB to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods and/or services described in this IFB.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure.
Failure to comply with IFB requirements, including submission instructions, proper labeling, and timely receipt, may result in disqualification. Submitting exceptions to the IFB or including assumptions could also lead to disqualification.