Clothing for Central Rehab Workshop WF

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division is issuing a formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) under Solicitation Number HHS0017072 to procure blank clothing items for the central rehabilitation and sheltered workshop at Wichita Falls State Hospital. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of apparel products, including t-shirts, aprons, denim shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, hoodies, polos, and work apparel from established brands such as Gildan, Hanes, Jerzees, and Anvil, available in multiple sizes (youth through 6XL) and various color options. All items must be blank, without decoration, screen printing, or embroidery, and must be delivered on an as-needed basis in accordance with facility requirements and available budgets. The contract is available for use by both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Bidders must submit comprehensive sealed bids by April 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with submission available either in-person at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin or through the HHS Online Bid Room portal. A questions deadline has been established for March 30, 2026, with responses to be posted by March 31, 2026. The contract will commence on April 7, 2026, and run through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension at HHSC's sole discretion. All pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract life, submitted exclusively on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) on a per-unit basis, and must include all labor, materials, supplies, and related expenses. HHSC reserves the right to award to the bidder offering the best value rather than the lowest price, and evaluation will include verification of past vendor performance through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Vendor Performance Tracking System, with bidders potentially rejected for unfavorable performance reports or contract cancellations within the previous twelve months.

This solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and all qualified vendors regardless of business structure are eligible to respond. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and acknowledge all affirmations and certifications, including non-debarment status, E-Verify participation, cybersecurity compliance, human trafficking prohibitions, and adherence to Texas Government Code provisions regarding lobbying and foreign business restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Vendors are responsible for all delivery logistics, warehouse charges, and compliance with facility security and safety guidelines, with deliveries required between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on specified dates. Historical spending for similar goods ranges between $50,000 and $100,000, provided as a guideline only and not as a guarantee of actual quantities to be ordered. All contracts are subject to appropriations and fund availability, and no volume, usage, or compensation is guaranteed. Price adjustments are not automatic and require HHSC approval, with potential adjustments potentially tied to the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage increases.