This IFB is for vehicle batteries and key fobs for Richmond State Supported Living Center. The estimated contract value is up to $30,**** are due August 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026. Bidders must be located within 50 miles of the agency's address. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards will be made to the bidder offering the best value to the state.
Responses to this IFB must be received Aug. 4, 2026, 10:30 am. Deliveries are to be made between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on the date specified, but not between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
HHS System Agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe the work completed in detail.
All responses will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 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. Bidders warehouse or store must be located within 50 miles of our agencys address.
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.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure to be used by any bidder who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with the IFB, evaluation, or award of a contract by HHSC.
Bidders should not submit exceptions to this IFB which could result in disqualification of a response. The inclusion of assumptions could result in disqualification of a response. Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements may result in disqualification of the response.
The estimated contract value is up to $30,****.