Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017624

Solicitation for Immunization Services for DSHS Laboratory Employees

This opportunity seeks immunization services for Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory employees exposed to infectious materials: - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Executive Commissioner: Stephanie Muth - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of CDC-recommended vaccines for occupational health, including: - Hepatitis B (including Heplisav-B) - Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) - Rabies (Rabavert) - Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis) - Typhoid (oral and injectable, including Oral VIVOTIF) - Yellow Fever - Varicella (VARIVAX) - MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Vaccine administration fees and office visit charges - Notable Requirements: - Services must be performed by immunization-trained healthcare professionals, pharmacists, nurses, or nurse practitioners - Compliance with CDC/ACIP guidelines and provision of Vaccine Information Statements - Medical management of vaccine reactions required - Services to be provided at contractor's location (with possible location changes by HHS) - Bidders must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and provide references - Contract covers DSHS Lab employees at 1100 W 49th Street, Austin, TX, with possible expansion - No specific OEMs or vaccine manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Estimated historical annual spend for similar services is $94,220

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for immunization services for vaccine-preventable diseases. These services are intended for employees who have occupational risks due to their primary job duties involving contact with potentially hazardous or infectious material. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded. The estimated historical spend for similar services is $94,220 for one year.

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