Clothing for Central Rehab Workshop NTSH

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for blank clothing items such as t-shirts, aprons, polos, and hoodies without any decoration, screen print, or embroidery. The contract is for the central rehab/sheltered workshop at the North Texas State Hospital (NTSH) located in Vernon, Texas. The solicitation includes a detailed pricing sheet with specifications for a wide range of apparel styles, colors, and size ranges from youth to 5XL. HHSC is looking to award a contract for a one-year term, with the option to extend for up to an additional year. Key dates for this procurement include a vendor conference on July 10, 2024, a response deadline of July 23, 2024, and an anticipated contract start date of July 24, 2024.

The solicitation has been designated as probable for subcontracting opportunities, and all respondents, including Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as part of their bid response. The statewide HUB utilization goal for commodities contracts is 21.1%, and respondents must demonstrate good-faith efforts in utilizing HUB vendors. While no specific funding amount or budget range is provided, HHSC estimates the historical annual spend for similar goods to be between $100,000 and $150,000. The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.