Seeking bids for blank clothing (t-shirts, aprons, etc. ) for Wichita Falls State Hospital campus. Contract period: September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with potential extensions. Bids are due August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Historical spend was between $80,000 - $150,000. No guarantee of volume or compensation. Bidders must submit all required information. Delivery is on an as-needed basis to North Texas State Hospital (**** Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX ****) and potentially other locations. Products must meet specifications; non-compliant items will be rejected or returned at vendor's expense. Vendor is responsible for storage and handling fees for returned products. Bidders must bid on at least 100 specified items or risk disqualification. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards are contingent upon approval and will be made to the bidder offering the best value. Past performance will be considered. All responses are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
Responses to this IFB must be received by August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM.
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe the work completed. Payments are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
The award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering the bidder's ability to meet requirements and specifications, performance delivery capabilities, 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.
Products delivered that fail to meet specifications or are not the actual items awarded on the contract shall be rejected or returned at the vendor's expense. Vendor will reimburse the agency for cost of storage and handling fees incurred at the contracted storage facility and any cost to pick up and return product delivered to individual facilities.
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 to submit required documentation by the deadline may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could also lead to disqualification.
The estimated historical spend was between $80,**** to $150,**** for the period FY 2025.
