NIGP 66050: Tobacco, Chewing

NIGP 66050 Tobacco, Chewing is an Item code under which state and local governments procure tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, and roll-your-own tobacco, typically as part of broader canteen or food-service supply contracts. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has been the primary recent issuer under this code, soliciting tobacco products alongside beverages, prepared foods, snacks, and confections for institutional canteens. Vendors supplying tobacco products must hold a current Texas Comptroller cigarette and tobacco permit. Contracts are structured as firm fixed-price agreements with pricing firm for the contract term, though price adjustments may be permitted at the agency's discretion based on the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage increases. Deliveries occur during specified time windows, typically 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on designated dates, with all delivery costs borne by the vendor; rejected products are returned at vendor expense and may trigger charge-backs.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued three successive iterations of IFB HHS0017722 for assorted snack and beverage products including tobacco items for the canteen at Mexia State Supported Living Center, with response dates of July 31, 2026 (original), August 19, 2026 (version 2), and September 9, 2026 (version 3). Historical spend for the combined product mix was $75,000 over the prior 12 months; the initial contract term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an optional one-year extension at agency discretion. Vendors supplying tobacco products classified under NIGP 660-10 and 660-50 must provide proof of permit compliance. All awards are contingent on HHSC Executive Commissioner approval, and the agency reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve best value.