Orthotic Government Bids & RFPs

The base year period of performance is from 08/25/2026 to 08/24/2027, with option periods extending the performance.

Payment will be made by code.

The basis of award is the lowest price technically acceptable, using evaluation factors: technical acceptability, past performance, and price.

A quotation will be rated unacceptable if required documentation is missing or incomplete, or proposed items fail to meet any material requirement of the solicitation.

Responses must be received by August 17, 2026, 10:30 am Central Time.

Payment will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe work completed. Payment is made after satisfactory performance and receipt of goods/services.

The award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering bidder meeting or exceeding requirements, ability to meet performance/delivery, and price.

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.

The contractor's noncompliance or failure to timely correct a deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment as determined by the HHSAgency. HHSC may purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor.

Questions or clarifications submission deadline is August 7, 2026.

Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could result in disqualification. Late responses will be disqualified. Failure to submit required documentation may result in disqualification.

Responses to this IFB must be received by August 13, 2026, 10:30 am.

Payment will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe the work completed.

Awards will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering the bidder meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance and delivery requirements, and price.

Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services.

The contractor shall take immediate action to correct any service or portion of a service at no additional cost to the HH S agency. Failure to do so may result in delayed payment or nonpayment.

Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure for aggrieved bidders.

Failure to comply with IFB instructions, including submission requirements, may result in disqualification. Not submitting required documents like Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) or Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) may disqualify a bidder.