Flooring Products

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the procurement of various flooring products for the Austin State Supported Living Center located in Austin, Texas. The IFB seeks competitive bids to establish a contract(s) for a blanket order on flooring products such as Karndean, Pergo Classics, Lifeproof, and Vevor. The contract term is anticipated to begin on June 5, 2024 and expire on August 31, 2024, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Bidders must submit their responses by June 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Pricing must be submitted on the provided Pricing Sheet and will be considered firm and fixed for the life of the contract. The IFB outlines detailed product specifications, pricing requirements, invoice and payment procedures, performance monitoring, and protest procedures.

The IFB does not require a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, but encourages the submission of such a plan. No information is provided regarding any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, incumbent vendors or current contractors, or budget ranges. The solicitation package indicates that both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any resulting contract, but does not specify any funding sources or maximum award values.