HHS0016232 Blanket Order for Therapy Items

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016232 for a Blanket Order of Therapy Items to be used at the Richmond State Supported Living Center (SSLC), specifically targeting art, craft supplies, and game equipment. The procurement seeks nine unique items including an Inflatable Cube, Toss Four Game Target and Balls, Paper Mache Mini Birdhouse Assortment, Educraft Memory Journal Craft Kit, Kinetic Sand Variety Play and Storage Pack, Rainshaker, Touch N Match, Aquapaintings Set 2, and a Liquid Layers Floating Color Drop Toy. The solicitation was posted on June 13, 2025, with bid responses due by June 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include meeting specifications, performance delivery capabilities, and price, with HHSC utilizing the Vendor Performance Tracking System to assess potential contractors. The contract may be extended up to one year to ensure service continuity, and both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use the resulting contract.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete and submit several critical documents, including the HHS Solicitation Affirmations form, which requires compliance with numerous state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination provisions, cybersecurity training requirements, and verification of no felony convictions. The historical spend for similar goods is approximately $50,000 for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, though this amount is not a guaranteed commitment. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the contract's duration, with potential adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and federal minimum wage changes. Vendors must register through a two-step process in the Enterprise Portal, which can take up to five business days, and submit all required documentation including XML Price Sheets and signed materials. Late submissions will not be accepted, and technical difficulties with the online submission platform do not constitute grounds for contract award protest.