Dental Anesthesia Services at Austin SSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for dental anesthesia services for the individuals residing at Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC). The required services to be provided are dental anesthesia for individuals residing at the AuSSLC, located in Austin, Texas. Services shall be performed at the AuSSLC Campus/Dental Clinic, local hospital and/or Contractor’s approved local dental office as appropriate or as requested by AuSSLC. The contractor shall provide total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) or general anesthesia (GA). Some key responsibilities include: • Providing services in accordance with the guidelines for The American Society for Anesthesiologists, “Guidelines for Office‐Based Anesthesia” and The American Dental Association’s, “Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists.” • Monitoring individual(s) receiving Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) in accordance with The American Society for Anesthesiologists, “Standards for Basic Aesthetic Monitoring.” • Providing services under the direction of the Austin SSLC dentist. • Following the centers’ dental care policies for parenteral sedation. • Performing a risk assessment of each individual who may require contractors’ services under this contract and providing the appropriate type of anesthesia for the dental procedure to be performed based on the identified risks. • Coordinating services with the AuSSLC dentist. The contract term is not specified, but the historical spend for the same or similar services is $23,800.00 for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Some key requirements for the contractor include: • Providing individual evaluations/consultations for possible TIVA candidates. • Adhering to infection control practices, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. • Following Texas State Board of Dental Examiners policies and protocols in providing anesthesia services. • Providing an anesthesia report or similar documentation that shall include a review of data to determine if the individual is demonstrating a positive reaction to the Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA). The contractor’s price for services shall include travel, accommodations, medications, supplies, assessments, and evaluations. Some key evaluation criteria include: • The Bidder’s experience and qualifications in providing dental anesthesia services. • The Bidder’s ability to provide the required services in accordance with the guidelines for The American Society for Anesthesiologists, “Guidelines for Office‐Based Anesthesia” and The American Dental Association’s, “Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists.” • The Bidder’s ability to provide services under the direction of the Austin SSLC dentist. • The Bidder’s ability to follow the centers’ dental care policies for parenteral sedation. • The Bidder’s ability to perform a risk assessment of each individual who may require contractors’ services under this contract and provide the appropriate type of anesthesia for the dental procedure to be performed based on the identified risks. • The Bidder’s ability to coordinate services with the AuSSLC dentist. • The Bidder’s price for services. The HHSC reserves the right to change, amend, or modify this IFB prior to the Response Deadline indicated in the Procurement Schedule.