Infant Passenger Car Seats

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is conducting a competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Infant Passenger Car Seats under the Safe Riders program, targeting low-income families across 66 distribution sites in Texas. The procurement seeks specific Evenflo brand car seats, including 30 units of LiteMax FS infant seats (3-30 lbs), 2,202 units of SureRide/Titan 65 FS convertible seats (5-65 lbs), 700 units of Secure Kid FS combination seats (22-65 lbs), and 500 units of Tribute 5 FS convertible seats (5-40 lbs). The solicitation covers Travis County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions, with bids due on December 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Bidders must submit a completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms to be considered. Questions for clarification must be submitted by November 17, 2025, with responses posted as an addendum on November 18, 2025. The initial contract term will run from the award date through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion.

While a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not mandatory, bidders are encouraged to identify subcontracting opportunities. The procurement is funded through grant money from the Texas Department of Transportation specifically allocated for the Safe Riders program. Historical spending for similar goods has ranged from $205,050 to $450,000 for fiscal year 2025, though no specific volume is guaranteed. HHSC reserves the right to award a single or multiple contracts to achieve the best value, considering factors such as meeting specifications, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. The contract is subject to Executive Commissioner approval and dependent on appropriations and fund availability. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the contract duration, with potential limited adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W or CPI-U) and subject to HHSC approval. All deliveries will be made to the HHSC Warehouse located at 12300 Technology Boulevard in Austin, Texas.