HHS0015767 Washer & Natural Gas Dryer

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0015767 for commercial laundry equipment at the El Paso State Supported Living Center. The procurement specifically seeks two Milnor Model 30022T6X Washer-Extractors with 60 lb capacity and two Milnor Model MLG758V Natural Gas Dryers with 75 lb capacity. The comprehensive procurement includes not only equipment supply, but also installation, startup, training, removal of existing equipment, and disposal of packaging materials. Bid responses are due by February 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with vendor questions accepted until February 10, 2025, and agency responses posted by February 12, 2025. The contract will initially run through August 31, 2025, with a potential one-year extension option. Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value to the state, considering both price and non-price factors such as specification compliance and delivery capabilities. Bidders must submit a completed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations and Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, with failure to submit either document resulting in bid disqualification.

No specific HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan is required for this solicitation, and there are no explicit set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must comply with extensive state-mandated certifications, including verifications that they are not debarred from state contracts, have no felony convictions, will comply with E-Verify requirements, are not boycotting Israel or energy companies, and will adhere to data security controls. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing sheet requires vendors to provide unit pricing for equipment, installation, training, and shipping costs. All pricing must be submitted in US dollars, and alternative currency bids are not permitted. The solicitation includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage changes. Vendors must also complete comprehensive affirmations covering topics such as public information act compliance, cybersecurity training, conflict of interest disclosures, and various state-mandated certifications.