IFB HHS0014302, Kitchen Equipment, El Paso.

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the procurement of kitchen equipment for a facility located in El Paso, Texas. The IFB seeks bids for various food service equipment including a convection steamer, mobile heated cabinets, and an electric tilting kettle. The contract term is from the date of award through August 31, 2024, with no renewal options. The solicitation outlines pricing requirements, delivery terms, and evaluation criteria focused on the bidder's ability to meet specifications and provide the lowest overall cost. HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state. The estimated historical spend for similar services is $49,000 for the period from December 2022 to December 2023, but HHSC does not guarantee any volume or usage under the resulting contract.

The IFB encourages, but does not require, the submission of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plans. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total estimated project value is $27,941.00, but the IFB does not include a specific budget range or award value.