Procurement for insulated shippers and cold packs for the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory. Bids are due August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. The estimated historical spend for similar goods is $35,**** for the period September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Contracts are subject to appropriations and availability of funds. No guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation is provided. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation. Responses must be received by the deadline; late responses will be disqualified. HHSC reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to cancel the IFB.
Responses to this IFB must be received August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM CT.
HHS System Agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering bidder meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.
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.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements may result in disqualification. Submitting exceptions to the IFB could result in disqualification. No changes to a response can be made after the submission deadline. Inclusion of assumptions could result in disqualification.
Historical spending for the same or similar goods or services is $35,**** for the period September 01, 2025, thru August 31, 2026.