Barcoding Packaging Solution

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0015656 for a barcoding packaging solution specifically for oral solid medications at the San Antonio State Hospital. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution that includes an Auto-Print 2" Standard with variable length option, oral solid feeder attachment, Pak-EDGE UD Medi-Dose LaserLabel Lid-Label License, and Pak-EDGEUD First DataBank, along with on-site installation training. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, tools, transportation, equipment, materials, and supplies to perform the required services. The contract requires services to be performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, with emergency services available within one hour of notification. Key submission dates include a deadline for questions by January 31, 2025, and final bid responses due by February 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The initial contract term will commence on the award date and expire on August 31, 2025, with potential renewal options available.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. The historical spend for similar services was approximately $45,000 for a 12-month period, which provides some indication of the potential contract value. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the contract's duration, with potential adjustments only permitted based on specific indices or federal minimum wage increases. No additional expenses will be reimbursed by HHSC, including travel, per diem, hotel, equipment, phone calls, paper, reproduction services, or office space. Contractors must be prepared to fully integrate the barcoding packaging solution with existing hospital infrastructure and provide comprehensive training and support. While specific integration requirements are not detailed in the available documents, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical compatibility and seamless implementation of the proposed solution at the San Antonio State Hospital.