Rehab, Psych and Medical Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0016437) for Rehabilitation, Psychiatric, and Medical Supplies specifically for the Denton State Supported Living Center (SSLC). This competitive procurement seeks to establish contracts for multiple medical supply categories including HAB Medical Supplies, Behavioral Reinforcement Supplies, Medical Supplies, and Respiratory Supplies, to be ordered on an as-needed basis during fiscal year 2026. The solicitation covers NIGP Class/Item numbers 475-00, 465-82, and 271-30, encompassing various medical and rehabilitation supplies such as orthopedic shoes, sensory items, feeding tubes, and oxygen masks. The contract will have an initial term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with HHSC reserving the right to extend the contract for an additional year. Bids are due by August 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the award will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the State of Texas, considering factors like specification compliance, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the contract term, with potential Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments for renewal periods.

The procurement includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a 21.2% HUB utilization goal, targeting businesses owned by economically disadvantaged groups including Asian-Pacific Americans, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, American Women, and service-disabled veterans. The solicitation strongly encourages participation from HUB vendors and requires detailed documentation of good faith efforts to include these businesses in the procurement process. Potential subcontracting opportunities exist in medical and rehabilitation equipment categories, with vendors required to provide written notifications to HUB vendors and trade organizations. The historical spend for similar goods ranges between $50,000 and $150,000 in fiscal year 2025, though this is provided only as a guideline. Delivery for awarded supplies will be to the Denton State Living Center at 3980 State School Road, Denton, TX 76210, with an estimated delivery time of 14 days after order receipt. Respondents must complete comprehensive legal affirmations, including certifications about business practices, anti-discrimination provisions, and compliance with state and federal regulations, understanding that non-compliance could result in bid disqualification or potential debarment from state contracting.