Snack Goods for the Canteen at Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for the provision of Snack Goods for the Canteen at Rusk State Hospital, located in Cherokee County, Texas. The contract will be effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. Responses to the IFB are due on August 22, 2024 by 10:30 AM Central Time. HHSC will evaluate bids based on the bidder's ability to meet the product specifications, delivery performance, and pricing. The IFB outlines firm, fixed pricing with the potential for price adjustments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index or increases in the federal minimum wage. While submission of a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not required, HHSC encourages bidders to submit one.

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors, but HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor. The estimated historical spend for similar goods was $30,000 for the prior year. Respondents may claim various preferences under Texas law, including for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders, agricultural products grown in Texas, services offered by Texas bidders, and environmentally-friendly products. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details on current funding sources or budget amounts.