Provide Electric Kettle for Denton State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Informal Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered HHS0015842 for the procurement of a Groen Model DEE/440C Tilting Kettle for the Denton State Supported Living Center. The solicitation seeks a 40-gallon electric kettle with specific technical requirements, including a 316 stainless steel liner, crank tilt mechanism, floor-mounted control console, and electronic Classic controls. The equipment specifications include 208v/60/3ph power, 21.0kW, 59.0 amps, a 2" Tangent drawoff, and a double pantry faucet with an 11" rear swing spout. The bid evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, ability to meet specifications, and delivery requirements. Key dates include: questions due by February 12, 2025, question responses posted by February 19, 2025, and bid responses due by February 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The initial contract term runs from February 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, with delivery expected within 14 days after receipt of order.

The solicitation includes various preference claims and set-aside opportunities for Texas-based vendors, including options for service-disabled veterans, agricultural products, USA-produced supplies, and environmentally sensitive materials. Vendors must complete comprehensive affirmations covering topics such as E-Verify compliance, cybersecurity training, and various state-specific certifications. The historical spend for similar goods and services was $31,030 for the period of February 5, 2025, to August 31, 2025, though this does not guarantee future quantities. Respondents must provide pricing on an F.O.B. Destination with Freight Prepaid & Included basis, with prices to remain firm and fixed for the contract duration. The equipment comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty and a ten-year hemisphere warranty. Bid submissions can be made via email to pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand delivery/overnight mail of a USB drive to the specified Austin, TX address.