Water Cooler Rentals for 5 Gallon Drinking Water Jugs

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for water cooler rentals with 5-gallon jugs of drinking water to provide a safe source of drinking water for the residents of the Rio Grande State Center, which includes a state hospital, state supported living center, and outpatient clinic. The contract will involve scheduled deliveries of the water coolers and drinking water jugs, with the delivery schedule to be determined after the contract award. HHSC PCS is looking for vendors that can meet the product specifications and delivery requirements, as well as provide the best value in terms of performance and pricing. Responses are due by July 18, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated annual spend for this contract is between $20,000 and $40,000, but the actual award value is not specified.