HHS0014970 Coca Cola Products Rusk

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of Coca-Cola products for the Rusk State Hospital in Cherokee County, Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a one-year contract for the delivery of Coca-Cola, Dasani, Powerade, and Minute Maid juice products to the hospital, with the option to renew. Bids must be submitted by July 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The contract is expected to begin on September 1, 2024 and expire on August 31, 2025. HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards. Pricing will be a significant factor in the evaluation of bids, which must be submitted on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C). The historical spend for similar goods and services is $40,000 for the previous contract period, but HHSC does not guarantee any volume or usage under the new contract.

The solicitation requires respondents to provide information and representations on various legal, regulatory, and financial requirements, including certifications regarding conflicts of interest, financial participation, child support obligations, and compliance with state laws and policies. The contract may be awarded to a Texas bidder that meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A). The solicitation indicates that the contract will be funded with state appropriated funds and imposes certain restrictions related to the use of state funds for COVID-19 vaccination promotion and gender transition procedures for children. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and the solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.