Child Safety Seats

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Child Safety Seats to be distributed through the Safe Riders Program. The solicitation, Solicitation Number HHS0014416, is open to vendors across Travis County and the City of Austin jurisdictions. The department is specifically requesting 700 units of the Evenflo Tribute convertible child safety seat (5-40 lbs) to be delivered to the HHS Warehouse/Lab Building in Austin, Texas. Vendors offering alternative products must include sufficient literature to allow for evaluation of the items. Bids must be submitted electronically using the HHS Online Bid Room by February 12, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. The contract will be awarded to the vendor(s) that meet the minimum specifications and can provide the best value to the state. The evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to meet specifications, delivery requirements, and price.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbents or current contractors are listed, and the solicitation does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The pricing terms indicate a F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid & Included delivery term, and the contract term will be from the date of award through August 31, 2024, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. The solicitation does not disclose the anticipated award value or budget range.