Household Living Room Furniture

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for household living room furniture to be delivered to the Mexia State Supported Living Center. The specific procurement seeks 30 sets of chocolate top-grain leather stationary living room furniture, consisting of a sofa, loveseat, and chair, which must be equivalent to or match Bel Furniture SKU# LV25115-SET (excluding Ottoman). The solicitation, numbered HHS0016844-1, requires bidders to submit firm, fixed pricing that incorporates all associated costs including labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet specifications, delivery requirements, demonstrate experience and financial capability, with HHSC reserving the right to award based on best value. Key dates include a December 2, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, with agency responses to be posted by December 4, 2025, and a final bid submission deadline of December 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is December 12, 2025, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 14 days after receipt of order.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types. Bidders must complete comprehensive affirmations including compliance with E-Verify, absence of conflicts of interest, child support obligations, and various statutory requirements related to state procurement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total contract value will be determined based on submitted unit prices and delivery costs. Prospective vendors can submit bids through an optional online bid room system, which requires account registration through the IAMOnline system. The contract allows both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to utilize the resulting agreement, with price adjustments potentially permitted at HHSC's discretion based on Consumer Price Index changes or federal minimum wage increases. Notably, the contract includes extensive provisions for audit rights, record retention, and potential termination, with all contracts subject to appropriations and fund availability.