# Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0018095

On-site dental services for Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** HHS0018095
**NAICS:** 621210

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking providers for on-site dental care for residents at Rio Grande State Supported Living Center in Harlingen.
- **Government buyer:** Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), including Procurement and Contracting Services; the resulting contract may also be used by the Department of State Health Services. The attachment identifies HHS Purchasing and contact Jordan Kristian Laughlin.
- **Services requested:** On-site dental care for clients as needed, including examinations and assessments, preventive care, fluoride, oral-hygiene instruction, dental imaging, periodontal evaluations and treatment, simple extractions, and hospital call when requested by facility physicians.
- **Session pricing:** Provide pricing for half-day sessions serving 4–5 patients, with separate pricing for sessions outside normal hours. No fixed service quantity is specified.
- **Service requirements:** Services are generally expected Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Respond to service calls within two hours and emergency requests on-site within one hour. Bill Medicare or Medicaid first; HHSC is the payor of last resort and uses applicable Medicare/Medicaid rates.
- **Provider qualifications:** Maintain current Texas dental and DEA licenses and professional liability insurance; provide pricing, references, qualifications, and financial-capability information.
- **Location:** Rio Grande State Supported Living Center, Building 504, Harlingen, Texas.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs or service vendors are named. No products or equipment are requested.

### Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for dental services for clients at Rio Grande State Supported Living Center. Services include dental care for patients, with pricing requested for sessions serving 4–5 patients per half-day, including sessions outside normal hours. The solicitation requires bidders to attend a mandatory on-site visit and submit required licensing, insurance, affirmations, pricing, and qualification materials. The estimated value is $40,000, and responses are due November 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

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