This IFB is for insulated shippers and cold packs for the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory. Bids are due July 7, 2026. The estimated historical spending for similar goods is $35,000. 00. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with renewal options. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. HHSC reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to cancel the IFB.
Responses must be received by July 07, 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.
Awards will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, based on meeting requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, 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.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements, submitting exceptions to the IFB, including assumptions in a response, not providing sufficient literature for equal products, or failing to submit required documentation may result in disqualification.
The estimated historical spend for similar goods or services is $35,**** for the period September 01, 2025, through August 31, 2026.