HHS0013742_Soda/Dr Pepper Products Kerville State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of soda and Dr Pepper products for the Kerrville State Hospital. The contract will have an initial term from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, with the option to extend for up to one additional year. HHSC is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for the delivery of various beverage items such as Diet Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry, Diet A&W, Big Red Zero Sugar, Diet Orange Sunkist, Deja Blue Water, Sparkling Ice flavors, Diet 7up, Diet Snapple, and Perrier. The bids will be evaluated based on meeting the stated specifications, delivery requirements, and price, with the award going to the bidder providing the best value to the State of Texas. The response deadline is July 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the historical spend for the same or similar services is $40,000 for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, though HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor.

While the submission of a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not required, bidders are encouraged to submit one. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or a budget range for the contract.