Provide Fruits/Vegetables for EL Paso State Supported Living Center

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to establish a contract for the provision of fruits and vegetables to the El Paso State Supported Living Center. The solicitation outlines detailed specifications for the required goods, including delivery requirements, product labeling, and receiving procedures. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response meeting all the requirements outlined in the IFB. The pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial contract term, with potential for price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The contract term is from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. The response deadline is August 9, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2023. While a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not required, bidders are encouraged to submit one. The estimated historical spend for the same or similar services is $30,000 for the period of September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, though HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor.

The contracting opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside, such as small businesses or disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide a budget range or award value, as HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor.