This IFB is for bread and bakery products for Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) state hospitals and state-supported living centers. Bids are due July 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The estimated historical spend for similar goods is $2,000,**** may be made to multiple bidders. Bidders must bid on at least 100 requested items for the Quality of End-User (QOE) they intend to service. Deliveries are to be made between 7 AM and 2 PM, Monday through Friday, or as agreed by the QOE. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with renewal options. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Vendor performance will be monitored and reported.
Responses must be received by July 13, 2026, 10:30 AM Central Time.
Payment will be made 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.
Exhibit 2 of the IFB is titled Warranty Resolution.
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering 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 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 and any additional delivery charges to the awarded contractor.
FOS NFS may request product samples.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure.
Failure to comply with IFB instructions, submission requirements, or providing incomplete information may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could also lead to disqualification.
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