Soft Drinks and Water for the Canteen at Kerrville State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking competitive bids through a formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract to provide soft drinks and water for the canteen at the Kerrville State Hospital in Kerr County, Texas. The IFB specifies the required products, including Diet Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper, Diet Orange Sunkist, Sparkling Ice, and Perrier, along with estimated annual usage quantities. The contract term is for one year with optional renewal periods, and the anticipated start date is September 1, 2024. Responses are due by August 21, 2024, and the award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the state based on factors such as meeting requirements, delivery performance, and pricing.

The IFB does not require a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, but encourages bidders to submit one if they identify subcontracting opportunities. The previous spend for these goods was approximately $40,000. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not include details on the available budget or potential award values.