Barcoding Packaging Solution

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0015656) for a comprehensive barcoding packaging solution targeting oral solid medications. The procurement specifically requires an Auto-Print 2" Standard system with variable length option, an oral solid feeder attachment, Pak-EDGE UD Medi-Dose LaserLabel Lid-Label License for Auto-Print users, and Pak-EDGE UD First DataBank with a one-year renewal. Vendors must provide on-site installation training for up to 1.5 days and ensure full integration with existing medication packaging infrastructure. The evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering technical capability, performance requirements compliance, and pricing. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of December 18, 2024, with responses posted by December 20, 2024, and bid submissions due on January 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The initial contract term will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with an option to extend for one additional year.

No specific set-aside designations were identified in the solicitation documents, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation ($1M), commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella liability ($1M). The historical spending for similar services was approximately $45,000 over the past 12 months, which provides a baseline for potential contract value. Pricing must remain firm and fixed throughout the contract duration, with all costs included in the unit prices. HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state. No incumbent vendor was explicitly identified, though the solicitation requires seamless integration with existing medication packaging systems. The contract will accommodate one optional one-year extension beyond the initial term, providing potential long-term opportunity for the selected vendor(s).