HHS0015228 Food and Paper Products Rusk SH

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to procure food and paper products for the Rusk State Hospital in Cherokee County, Texas. The contract term is from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with the option to extend. Respondents must bid on a minimum of 90% of the specified items, which include a variety of food and paper products such as cheese, sausage, hot pockets, salad dressing, and condiments. The IFB provides detailed pricing and delivery specifications, as well as requirements related to product warranties, complaint resolution, and vendor performance tracking. Responses are due by August 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the award will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the State based on factors including price, ability to meet performance requirements, and past vendor performance. No vendor conference is scheduled, and negotiations are generally prohibited under the IFB procurement method.

The IFB encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) but does not require submission of a HUB subcontracting plan. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details on the current or estimated contract value. However, the historical spend for the same or similar goods was approximately $75,000 for the prior year period. Pricing adjustments during the contract term are permitted, not to exceed 8%. The contract will be funded through state appropriated funds, and the use of state funds is subject to various legal and regulatory restrictions outlined in the solicitation affirmations.