The Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) is seeking proposals for a Sushi and Hot Asian Food Provider. The contract will be for three years with two one-year renewal options. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing fresh food daily for the main cafeteria, managing recalls, quality control, and customer service. Food handlers must have current certifications, and nutrition labeling must be available. The vendor will also offer catering services at a discounted rate. On-site vendor personnel will undergo a mandatory onboarding process including drug tests, TB tests, background checks, and immunization record submission. The district will provide certain equipment and facilities. Compensation will be based on sales, with a set percentage of net sales paid to the vendor. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 10, 2026. The district encourages participation from small or historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) with a 25% good faith target goal. Vendors must register on the JPS vendor portal (B2GNow). Several Texas Government Code verifications are required, including no boycott of Israel, no discrimination against firearm entities, and no boycott of energy companies. The contract is subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
The deadline for submitting proposals is April 10, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CST.
The district will pay invoices within thirty (30) business days of receipt. Interest will be paid on overdue payments at the statutory rate set forth in Texas Government Code ****.
The award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of proposals, considering price, the reputation of the respondent and their goods/services, the extent to which the goods/services meet the district's needs, and the quality of the respondent's goods/services.
Vendors must be capable of supplying the district with sushi and hot asian food provider services, manage recalls, quality control, and customer service issues. Employees handling food must have current food handler certification. Nutrition labeling must be available. Vendors must comply with HACCP and CGMP requirements. On-site personnel must complete the district's onboarding process, including drug tests, TB tests, background checks, and provide immunization records.
The contract may be terminated for cause upon the occurrence of an event of default. Failure to comply with certain Texas Government Code requirements may result in the withdrawal of a contract award.
The deadline for questions submitted by respondents is April 1, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CST.