Provide assorted products for Mexia State Supported Living Center

This is a state-level contracting opportunity issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide assorted products for the Mexia State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Canteen. The contract term is from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, with a possibility of extension. The HHSC is seeking competitive bids for a variety of products classified under NIGP codes 375/00, 380/00, 385/00, and others. Responses are due by September 1, 2023, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state. The contract will be administered by the HHSC, and the agency reserves the right to report vendor performance through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Vendor Performance Tracking System.

The contracting opportunity is limited to the Limestone County jurisdiction in Texas. The solicitation includes preferences for Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, agricultural products grown in Texas, recycled or environmentally-sensitive materials, and energy-efficient products. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the historical spend for the same or similar services was $60,000 for the period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. The HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the contract.