HHS0015367_2 Supplemental Foods Big Spring

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Supplemental Foods for the Big Spring State Hospital located in Hockley County, Texas. The contract requires the provision of various frozen and shelf-stable food items such as blueberries, breakfast wraps, butter buds, coleslaw dressing, corndogs, egg squares, french fries, garlic toast, hamburger patties, sour cream packets, chocolate soy milk, beef tamales, peanut butter & jelly uncrustables, and potato salad. The IFB specifies that respondents must bid on a minimum of 90% of the required items, and the award will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the state based on meeting requirements, delivery performance, and price. The bid response is due on August 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM, and the anticipated contract start date is October 3, 2024 for a one-year term.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. While the solicitation affirmations outline certain preferences for Texas-based businesses, there are no formal set-aside requirements. Additionally, the IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The historical spend for the prior year was approximately $60,000, but the state does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the resulting contract.