Wood Chairs

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is requesting bids on wood chairs for the Denton State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017524-V2, with responses due July 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with consolidated responses posted as an addendum on July 24 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope calls for 100 classic solid wood side chairs (20" L × 31" H × 21" D) and 75 classic solid wood arm chairs (21" L × 20" W × 31" H), both with natural lacquer finish and sled bases. All deliveries must occur between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (excluding 11:00 a.m. to noon) on dates specified by HHSC. Vendors are responsible for all freight charges, delivery penalties, and ancillary costs such as overtime or rehandling. Reworked products, previously refused items, or seconds will not be accepted. Product substitutions require prior written HHSC approval with costs remaining equal to the awarded item.

Bidders must submit firm fixed prices on the Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) with pricing remaining fixed for the contract life unless adjustments are approved based on Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage increases. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in unit price, or bidders must explicitly detail exact delivery costs and terms. Bids proposing alternatives to specified products must include supporting literature or risk rejection.

The initial contract term runs through August 31, 2026, with an extension option available for up to one additional year at HHSC's sole discretion. The anticipated contract start date is August 10, 2026. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract. A HUB Subcontracting Plan is encouraged but not required. Bids are submitted in-person at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas, or electronically via the HHS Online Bid Room. Responses become firm offers for 240 days and are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.