Procurement for frozen food for the canteen at Rusk State Hospital. Bids are due August 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT. The estimated historical spend for similar goods was $75,**** for the period September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The contract is anticipated to start September 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response meeting all requirements. No guarantee of volume or usage is provided. Responses must be firm and binding for 240 days. Costs incurred in preparing the response are the bidder's responsibility. HHSC reserves the right to amend or cancel the IFB. Delivery guidelines include specific hours and labeling requirements. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) are encouraged. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards are contingent upon executive commissioner approval and will be made to the bidder offering the best value.
Responses must be received by August 10, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. responses to this ifb must be received august 10, 2026, 10: 30 am
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C, and the Texas Prompt Payment Act. hhs system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the texas government code, commonly known as the texas prompt payment act.
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering meeting requirements, ability to meet performance/delivery, and price. hhsc shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of texas.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response ensuring they meet all requirements, possess required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods/services. to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods andor services described in this ifb.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements, submitting exceptions to the IFB, including assumptions, not submitting required literature, or failing to monitor the ESBD for addenda may result in disqualification. failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification of the response.
The estimated historical spend for the same or similar goods or services was $75,**** for the period September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. historical spend for the same or similar goods or services is 75, **** for the period september 01, 2025 to august 31, 2026.
