Covered trash receptacles

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0017243v2 for the procurement of covered trash receptacles, with both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) authorized to utilize any resulting contract. The solicitation, posted May 6, 2026, seeks 34 units of square covered trash receptacles constructed of all-steel with resilient polyester powder green coated finish, 45-gallon capacity, featuring 10-1/2" x 16" disposal openings, side door access, and reusable rigid black plastic liners with overall dimensions of 31-5/8"W x 23-7/8"D x 43"H or equal to Belson Outdoors Model #HM-4030C, to be delivered to HHSC at 7920 Alameda Ave, El Paso, Texas 79915 with an estimated delivery time of 14 days after receipt of order. Bidders must submit responses by May 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or via hand delivery or overnight mail of a USB drive, with a questions and clarifications deadline of May 11, 2026, and responses posted as an addendum on May 13, 2026. Required documentation includes completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and any applicable addendum acknowledgements, with pricing submitted on a firm and fixed basis for the life of the contract, and freight costs included on an F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid. Evaluation criteria include meeting or exceeding IFB requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve best value and not obligated to select the lowest priced response. The anticipated contract start date is May 26, 2026, and all contracts are subject to appropriations, fund availability, and termination provisions.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other designated vendor categories; however, all respondents must comply with extensive state and federal certifications and affirmations including debarment and suspension status, human trafficking prohibitions, E-Verify usage, cybersecurity training requirements, and various policy mandates regarding abortion funding limitations, firearms industry non-discrimination, energy company boycott prohibitions, Israel boycott prohibitions, artificial intelligence disclosure, and foreign ownership restrictions related to critical infrastructure. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the solicitation documents. Respondents with unsatisfactory past performance ratings, those currently under corrective action plans, or with records of contract cancellations for non-performance may be rejected during evaluation. Pricing adjustments are permitted only at the sole discretion of HHSC and may be correlated with the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W or CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Region VI, or based on Federal Minimum Wage increases, subject to specific formula calculations and supporting documentation requirements. The IFB does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to any contractor, and the specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined based on bidder responses and evaluation outcomes.