ESBD_483949_1769452584224_HHS0016983 PCS 121 Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement.pdf

This Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division addresses an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Dinex DXMOCII20 20-Tray Combination Meal Delivery Cart for the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The addendum was issued on January 26, 2026, and becomes part of the original solicitation documents. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning it with their solicitation response by the due date of January 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Respondents who submitted their bids prior to the addendum issuance may email the signed acknowledgement form to pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us before the solicitation deadline. The contract term extends from the award date through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option at HHSC's sole discretion. Failure to return the signed addendum acknowledgement form as instructed may result in disqualification of the response.

The addendum addresses a specific bidder question regarding delivery requirements, clarifying that the delivery is delivery-only with no installation or set-in-place services required. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices in US dollars and include all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. The contractor is responsible for all delivery logistics, including scheduling delivery appointments and meeting specified delivery windows of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding noon to 1:00 PM, with failure to deliver on time potentially resulting in HHSC purchasing items on an emergency basis and charging price differences to the vendor. All respondents must comply with mandatory certifications and affirmations covering compliance with state and federal laws, suspension and debarment status, human trafficking prohibitions, and various other requirements detailed in the solicitation exhibits.