Dressers and Armchairs for Austin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division is soliciting competitive bids for dressers and armchairs for the Austin State Supported Living Center through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) posted on December 16, 2025. The specific procurement includes seven Blockhouse five-drawer chests in smoke finish and twenty-two Blockhouse upholstered armchairs in smoke finish with specified cushioning, along with freight services for one shipment. The NIGP Class/Item Numbers for the procurement are 420-00, 20, 44, and 64, with bidders required to submit firm, fixed pricing that includes all associated labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses. Key submission requirements include mandatory completion of the HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) and the Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), with responses due by January 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering bidders' ability to meet all IFB requirements, performance and delivery capabilities, and pricing, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the solicitation documents indicate multiple compliance requirements that could impact bidder eligibility. Potential bidders must certify compliance with numerous state regulations, including E-Verify employment verification, prohibitions on child support delinquencies, human trafficking involvement, and restrictions on boycotts. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion. While no specific budget range is detailed, the solicitation emphasizes that no guarantee of volume or compensation is provided, and all contracts remain subject to appropriations and fund availability. Bidders may be disqualified for unsatisfactory past performance, current corrective action plans, repeated negative performance reports, or contracts cancelled in the previous 12 months for non-performance. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to utilize the resulting contract.