Bread and Bakery Products

The contract HHS0017445_V2 issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks bids for the supply of bread and bakery products to state hospitals and state supported living centers across Texas, with an estimated total value ranging from $1 million to $2 million over a base period of one year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and an optional one-year renewal period through August 31, 2028, with potential for a further one-year extension for continuity purposes. Bids must be submitted by August 19, 2026, through email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or physical delivery, with strict adherence to Microsoft Office and PDF file formats and a maximum attachment size of 25 MB; late submissions will be automatically disqualified. The solicitation requires compliance with detailed technical specifications including the use of enriched flour in bread products, fresh date-stamped goods free from temperature abuse, prohibition of commercial branding on packaging, and the collection of empty delivery racks at each delivery site. Delivery must occur between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at designated QOE facilities, supply warehouses, or canteens, with coordination required to meet facility-specific storage and access constraints. The evaluation process prioritizes compliance with specifications first, followed by demonstrated ability to meet performance and delivery requirements including business capacity, financial solvency, and past performance history, with price as the third factor; award will be made based on best value, not solely lowest price. Offerors must hold a valid SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, affirm compliance with E-Verify for all employees upon award, disclose ownership SSNs for individuals with 25% or greater interest, and submit full transparency regarding any legal actions or antitrust violations. Contractors are bound by strict audit rights, indemnification obligations, prohibition on assignment without approval, and mandatory flow-down of all compliance requirements to subcontractors, while also waiving liability claims against those who provide information to the agency. Packaging and delivery must adhere to sanitary standards, with no reworked, frozen, or previously rejected items permitted, and all products subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination by designated government representatives.