Solicitation for a blanket order for medical gases and cylinder rentals with two renewal options. Responses are due by July 27, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. Key requirements include 24-hour delivery for refills and 2-hour emergency delivery. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards will be made based on the best value to the state, considering requirements, performance, and price.
Responses must be received no later than 10:30 am on July 27, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026.
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on exhibit C. Invoices must include the purchase order number and detail the work completed.
Awards will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering the bidder's ability to meet requirements and specifications, meet performance delivery requirements, and price.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services.
HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure.
Failure to comply with submission instructions, including timely receipt of responses, or providing incomplete information may result in disqualification.
The estimated total value is $31,****.
