Kitchen Equipment & Supplies Denton State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids for kitchen equipment and supplies for the Denton State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017689, with responses due July 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time. The procurement is subject to HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) program requirements; vendors must complete HUB affirmations and comply with HUB Subcontracting Plan requirements if subcontracting opportunities exist.

The scope comprises eight line items across NIGP codes 165-02, 240-91, and 640-60: Robot Coupe food processing equipment (blades, lids, and attachments), a KitchenAid hand mixer, stainless steel steam table pans and covers, and disposable aprons. All items are requested in quantities of one unit each. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C); price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's sole discretion and must correlate with Consumer Price Index Region VI data or Federal Minimum Wage Rate, with supporting documentation required. Contractors must immediately implement any available price decreases.

The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with HHSC authorized to exercise one extension option of up to one year. No minimum volume or usage is guaranteed. Materials ship to Denton State Supported Living Center at 3980 State School Road, Denton, Texas only upon issuance of a purchase order. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are authorized to utilize any resulting contract.

HHSC will evaluate offers on bidder qualifications, ability to meet delivery requirements, and price; lowest price does not guarantee selection. Bidders with unfavorable vendor performance reports, grades below "C" on the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System, active corrective action plans, or cancelled contracts in the preceding 12 months may be rejected. Questions are due July 21, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room (requiring multi-step IAMOnline registration), or via overnight/express mail delivery of a USB drive.