HHS0015367 Supplemental Foods Big Spring Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids for the provision of supplemental foods to be delivered to the Big Spring State Hospital located in Hockley County, Texas. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) details the specifications for 14 line items of frozen food and dairy products such as blueberries, breakfast wraps, butter buds, coleslaw dressing, corn dogs, egg squares, french fries, garlic toast, hamburger patties, sour cream packets, chocolate soy milk, beef tamales, and uncrustable peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the one-year contract, which may be renewed at the state's discretion. Bids are due on August 30, 2024 by 10:30 AM, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. HHSC will evaluate bids based on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, delivery capability, and price, with the award going to the bidder providing the best value to the state.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that may respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the historical spend for the same or similar goods was $60,000 in the prior year. The IFB states that HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the contract, and the agency makes no commitment to purchase any minimum or specific quantity of the goods.