Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-26-640A1.1, a comprehensive procurement of disposable paper and plastic products for state agencies. The solicitation covers 17 distinct line items including cardboard sheets, plastic containers and lids, paper towels, plastic utensils, cups, plates, and food containers with specific technical requirements. Major customers for these products include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Health and Human Services Commission. The initial contract term will run from the award date through February 28, 2027, with two potential one-year renewal options. Bid responses are due on August 20, 2025, at 1:30 pm Central Time in Austin, TX, with evaluation based on best value considering compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor non-performance. Vendors must provide detailed product information, manufacturer's price lists, and meet specific insurance and qualification requirements, with the ability to propose equivalent products to those specified.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must pay a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee and will utilize the Texas SmartBuy online ordering system for contract management. The contract allows for potential group awards, meaning different line items could be awarded to different vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers expected quantities ranging from 28 to 25,647 units across various measurement types including cases, square feet, and individual units. Manufacturers referenced in the solicitation include International Paper Company, Kimberly Clark, Dixie, McKesson, and others, suggesting a significant potential contract value. Contractors must provide comprehensive product details, including recycled content percentages, minimum case quantities, and product dimensions, with flexibility for alternative manufacturers that meet specified criteria.