Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Health Supplies HEAL2628

Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative has issued an Invitation for Bid (HEAL2628) for a catalog discount solicitation for health supplies, targeting participating entities within the Region 7 ESC jurisdiction in Texas. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing health supplies through a catalog-based discount model, with bids to be submitted electronically through the cooperative's website by January 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Evaluation criteria will encompass multiple factors including offered discounts, compliance with terms, net payment terms, free shipping availability, and specific purchase order exclusions. Prospective bidders must thoroughly review the HEAL2628 Standard Terms and Conditions, particularly Section 1.4, which details bid completion requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for the same date and time as submissions, with the ESC Board approving the award on February 19, 2026. The resulting contract will have a two-year term from February 19, 2026, through February 19, 2028. Vendors unable to access the bid electronically may request a paper packet by contacting purchasing@esc7.net or calling (903) 988-6932.

The procurement appears to be open to multiple vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. The bid represents a re-bid opportunity, with a previous award having included 29 vendors. The estimated total expenditure for this contract is $1,579,480.00, providing potential significant opportunity for health supply vendors. The contract will be valid across the Region 7 ESC jurisdiction, allowing multiple vendors to potentially be awarded. Vendors should note that Region 7 ESC will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, which may impact bid preparation and submission timelines. No specific restrictions on vendor type were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The broad nature of the health supplies catalog suggests a wide range of potential respondents, from medical supply distributors to specialized healthcare equipment providers.