HHS0015127 Warewashing chemical - Dishwashers

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are procuring warewashing chemicals, dispensers, delivery, installation, and training for various state-owned dish machines at multiple State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) contract opportunity identified as HHS0015127. The contract has an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024 and an initial one-year term, with two 2-year renewal options. Bids are due by August 22, 2024, and the procurement covers Travis County and the cities of Austin, Denton, and Mexia, among others. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years' experience servicing Auto-Chlor brand warewashing machines and submit pricing using the provided Pricing Sheet, with adjustments permitted based on the Consumer Price Index. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the best value to the state.

The solicitation has a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal of 21.1% for this Commodities Contract, and all respondents, including HUB vendors, must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their bid. No specific set-asides or incumbent vendors are identified, and the historical spend for these services from September 2019 to August 2024 was $325,000, though HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the resulting contract, which is subject to availability of funds.