Kitchen Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. HHS0016390) for kitchen supplies and equipment for the Richmond State Supported Living Center. The procurement seeks to establish a blanket order for various kitchen items, including a Nemco Easy Chopper, Royal Gourmet cooking accessories, thermometers, stainless steel pans, a KitchenAid stand mixer, a mobile pan rack, utensil dispensers, flatware, and bar towels. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a completed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms. The evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and pricing, with an emphasis on providing the best value to the State of Texas. Key dates include a question submission deadline of July 3, 2025, and a bid response due date of July 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM. The initial contract term is set for September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential extension options for up to one additional year.

The solicitation includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program requirements, mandating that bidders submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire contract term, with potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban wage earners and clerical workers, subject to HHSC's discretion. The anticipated yearly amount for this blanket order is $50,000.00, with delivery expected within 14 days after order receipt. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including anti-discrimination laws, E-Verify requirements, and restrictions on doing business with certain entities. The contract allows for "equal" products, provided that detailed product descriptions are included with the bid response. Both the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use the resulting contract, which covers NIGP Class/Item Numbers 165-07, 165-47, 240-63, and 240-95.