HHS0016614 Install of High-Temperature Dishwasher

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a Formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0016614 for the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, seeking a comprehensive procurement and installation of a commercial dishwashing system. The specific procurement involves supplying and installing a CMA EST-66 High Temperature Conveyor Dishwasher (Right to Left, 240V, 3 Phase) and a CMA Dish Machines CL-48 Stainless Steel 48" Clean Left Dish Table, or an approved equivalent, located at 902 Airport Rd. in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project requires complete removal of the existing Hobart C88A dishwasher and dish table, with precise installation including extending drain lines, connecting to existing plumbing infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with plumbing and electrical codes. Evaluation criteria will include meeting specifications, performance delivery capabilities, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to select the bid providing the best value to the State of Texas. Key dates include a question submission deadline of August 21, 2025, and a bid response deadline of August 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with an anticipated contract start date of August 29, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete comprehensive legal documentation, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, which require compliance with numerous state regulations, including anti-boycott provisions, cybersecurity training, and employment practice standards. While no specific budget range is provided, the pricing sheet indicates that vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing for the entire contract duration. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to expedite product delivery and provide detailed information about their warehouse location. The contract terms are structured to allow both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to utilize the resulting contract. Potential bidders must submit all required documentation, including the HHS Solicitation Affirmations and a completed Pricing Sheet, and will be evaluated not only on price but also on their past performance, ability to perform, and overall compliance with the IFB requirements.