ESBD_498784_1776952986358_Vendor Conference Attendance List.pdf

This vendor conference attendance list documents participants in the optional bidders conference held on April 16, 2026, for IFB HHS0017028 issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The conference convened to address inquiries regarding a solicitation for warehouse storage, tracking, and deployment services for durable medical equipment and public health supplies in the Austin area. Nine attendees joined the conference between 9:33 AM and 10:06 AM Central Time, with most participants remaining through approximately 10:29 AM. Notable attendees included Keil, Jeramy; Jeff Barnar; Petraitis, Mi; Waterman; Luis Z; Medina, Chr; and Herrera, Lu. The questions deadline following the conference was April 17, 2026, with bids due on April 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2026.

The conference attendance represents prospective bidders' engagement with the procurement prior to submitting responses. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available through August 31, 2030, plus one additional one-year extension option at HHSC's discretion. Historical spend for similar services totaled $772,820 for the September 2024 to present period. Respondents must submit firm, fixed pricing covering per-square-foot annual storage rates, warehouse labor rates per hour, transportation rates per truckload, and weekly rental rates for equipment and supplies, with all documentation submitted through the HHS Online Bid Room or to the PCS office at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, Texas.