HHS0015371 Consumables and food item

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of consumables and food items for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (Lufkin SSLC) located in Angelina County, Texas. The IFB seeks competitive bids to establish a one-year contract, with the option to extend, for the delivery of a wide range of food products including fresh produce, dairy, proteins, breads, and desserts. The response deadline is September 3, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 4, 2024. The pricing must be firm and fixed, and bidders are required to submit a detailed pricing sheet listing over 130 line items with associated quantities and units. Evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, delivery performance, and price.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The estimated historical spend for the same or similar goods is $50,000 for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, but the IFB does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, and the selected vendor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.