Auto-Print 2 Plus

The Department of State Health Services in Texas is seeking a comprehensive auto-print packaging solution for its Lubbock SSLC pharmacy through solicitation HHS0017398, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026. The procurement centers on the Auto-Print 2 Plus system, model AP-3-115-2, which includes the PakEdge 2.0 Software Upgrade, K10W176 oversized pill chute, K10W193 capsule feed disk, and a one-year renewal of the PE-FDB Pak-EDGE® UD First DataBank subscription. All components are to be delivered as a bundled unit priced at a firm, fixed rate, fully inclusive of the one-year standard warranty and one day of on-site installation and training. The equipment must be installed at a Texas location, with all deliveries constrained to specific time windows between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, excluding 11:00 AM to noon, and must comply with detailed packaging and labeling standards including shrink-wrapped and labeled pallets, and cartons marked with contents description, purchase order number, and quantity. The award will be made on a best value standard, prioritizing technical compliance and delivery capability alongside pricing, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission evaluating past vendor performance, financial solvency, and demonstrated experience. Contractors must be free of felony convictions, suspension or debarment from state or federal contracting, and currently compliant with Texas franchise tax obligations. All submissions must be through the HHS Online Bid Room or email, with no facsimile or unsanctioned methods accepted, and responses must include mandatory affirmations, certifications, and pricing documentation. The contract term begins at award and ends on August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension. Contractors must adhere to Texas Government Code provisions on public information, equal employment opportunity, occupational safety, and human trafficking prohibitions, and are required to provide a Texas Identification Number and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier for payment processing. All invoices must be submitted monthly, include the purchase order number and detailed work description, and are subject to prompt payment under Texas law; no additional expenses such as travel, per diem, or equipment are reimbursable. False representations, unauthorized substitutions, delivery of reworked or previously refused items, or failure to comply with contractual affirmations may result in immediate termination and civil or criminal penalties. On-site personnel must observe strict