Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0015558v2
Texas Seeks Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) Services for TB Medication Monitoring
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
HHS0015558v2
NAICS
621999, 541512
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking vendors to provide Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) services for tuberculosis (TB) medication adherence monitoring. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Products/Services Requested: - Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) services and application - Supports both synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (recorded) video observation - Web and mobile device compatibility - Role-based access and multi-device login - Multi-language support - Integration with state Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems - Reporting, training, and system support - Disaster recovery and business continuity testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have at least four years of VDOT experience - TX-RAMP Level 2 certification required - Compliance with HIPAA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility standards - Secure transmission and storage of protected health information (PHI) - Subcontracting plan with a 26% VetHUB utilization goal - Historical compensation is approximately $188,400 annually; estimated total contract value up to $1,056,000 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are specified in the solicitation.
Description
The State of Texas, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) services. VDOT allows DSHS staff to remotely observe clients taking tuberculosis (TB) medications using video technology as an alternative to in-person Directly Observed Therapy (DOT). The solution must support both real-time video observation (Synchronous VDOT) and recorded video submission for later review (Asynchronous VDOT).