Seeking bids for a blanket purchase order for candy and beverages for Big Spring State Hospital. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with a potential one-year extension. Bids are due July 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT. Historical spend was $55,**** for FY25. Vendors must be able to supply at least 90% of listed items. Delivery is scheduled between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, excluding 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Late deliveries may result in emergency purchases at the vendor's expense. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract life. Awards will be made based on the best value to the state, not solely on the lowest price.
Responses to this IFB must be received by July 28, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Deliveries are to be made between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm on the date specified, but not between 11:00 am and noon.
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C Pricing Sheet. The pricing is considered all-inclusive. Invoices must be submitted monthly or as otherwise indicated on the purchase order.
All responses will be evaluated according to: bidder meeting or exceeding the requirements and specifications, bidders ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price. The award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the state.
To be considered for award, bidders must submit a comprehensive response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this IFB to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods and/or services described in this IFB.
HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor. Products delivered that fail to meet specifications or are not the actual items awarded on the contract shall be rejected or returned at the vendors expense.
Questions or clarifications submission deadline is July 20, 2026, 5:00 pm.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could result in disqualification. Failure to submit required documents or information by the deadline may result in disqualification.
The estimated historical spend is $55,**** for the period FY25 09/01/2024 to 08/31/2025.