Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017352

Texas DSHS and HHSC seek mortality resources, equipment, and services for emergency and disaster response

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), is seeking contractors to provide mortality resources and services for emergency events and disasters. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Contract Oversight and Support Section - OEMs and Vendors: - Dodge (embalming machines, mortuary movers) - Ferno (mortuary cots, prep tables, trucks) - Products Requested: - Dodge Embalming Machines (3 units) - Dodge Wide Blue Smooth Movers (3 units) - Ferno Accordian Trucks (3 units) - Ferno Folding Prep Tables (2 units) - Ferno Maxi Mortuary Cots (3 units) - Free Standing Tents 20x20 (3 units) - Human Remains Smooth Movers (3 units) - Stainless Steel Morgue Trays (60 units) - Body Bags (inventory management) - State Morgue Trailers (4 units) - Commercial Mobile Diesel Electrical Generators (3 units) - Services Requested: - Mortality resources and services during emergencies (management, deployment, technical assistance) - Deployment of strike teams with licensed funeral directors for mass fatality incidents - Inventory management and annual property reporting - Training, exercise participation, and operational support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Secure, covered, and fenced storage for mortuary trailers - Annual property inventory reporting for all assets acquired with DSHS contract funds - Compliance with Texas Public Information Act and federal/state regulations - Ability to deploy technical assistance teams and strike teams for mass fatality management - Firm fixed pricing covering labor, equipment, and related expenses - Estimated contract value: $5,000,000 - Contract term: Initial one-year term with up to three one-year renewals and a possible one-year extension

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for providing mortality services and resources to be used during an emergency event or disaster. The contract will be available for use by both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The solicitation includes requirements for maintaining inventory, storage, and rotation of mortality care supplies and equipment, providing secure storage for mortuary trailers, and deploying strike teams with licensed funeral directors during mass fatality incidents. The estimated contract value is $5,000,000.00, and responses are due by July 17, 2026.

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