Woodshop Consumable Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services, on behalf of the Denton State Supported Living Center, is requesting bids on woodshop consumable supplies under IFB HHS0017842, with responses due August 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and questions due August 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope covers 25 line items including plastic beverage containers, sealing and packaging equipment, material handling equipment, safety supplies, and tape dispensers, all with HHS-approved equal substitutes available. Delivery is quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in pricing, or vendors must provide exact delivery costs separately. Estimated delivery is 14 days after purchase order placement. Quantities listed are estimates only; the agency does not guarantee volume, usage, or compensation.

The not-to-exceed contract value is $50,000 for the initial term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with an option for one additional year at HHSC's sole discretion subject to funding availability. Pricing must be firm, fixed unit prices for the contract life. Price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's discretion and must correlate with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI-W or CPI-U) for Region VI using a specified formula, or be based on federal minimum wage increases. Contractors must immediately implement any available price decreases and notify the contract manager in writing.

Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any resulting contract. Responses must include signed HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) and completed Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room at https://iamonline.hhs.state.tx.us/, or by hand or overnight delivery of a USB drive to the PCS office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas. All contracts are subject to appropriations and availability of funds.