HHS0017467 Heated Food Delivery Carts for Vernon State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids on two heated food delivery carts (JZHA-168 XL Heated Ambi Cart units) for Vernon State Hospital under IFB HHS0017467, with bids due June 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The contract is effective from award through August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension at HHSC's sole discretion.

Each unit must include a removable 1500W heater, rack inserts upgrade for bulk food pan transport, caster upgrade from 6 inches to 8 inches, and full perimeter top bumper with carriage bolts upgrade. The specified pricing is $22,477.46 for both units, inclusive of freight and all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract; price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's discretion based on the Consumer Price Index formula or federal minimum wage increases, with supporting documentation required.

The HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services division issued this solicitation, and the Department of State Health Services may use any awarded contract. Bidders are encouraged but not required to submit a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan. Evaluation will consider the bidder's ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements, past vendor performance, and price; HHSC reserves the right to award to the bidder offering best value rather than the lowest price.

Responses must be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand or overnight delivery of a USB drive to HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas. Questions and clarifications are due June 11, 2026. All responses are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. Respondent's offer remains firm and binding for 240 days from the due date.