Candy & Food for the CANTEEN at Rusk State Hospital

The contract outlines the procurement of candy and food items for the canteen at Rusk State Hospital in Texas, issued under solicitation number HHS0017562 by the Health and Human Services Commission. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time, and is targeted toward suppliers capable of consistently providing approved food and confectionery products to support patient and staff needs at the facility. The procurement falls under a state-level agency initiative with no specific set-aside classification, and performance is required at the hospital located in Texas, with no alternate delivery locations specified. George Mills of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via phone at 512-406-2651 or email at george.mills@hhs.texas.gov. All bids must be submitted through the Texas SmartBuy portal at the provided URL, and vendors are expected to comply with state health, safety, and procurement standards without requiring specific NAICS code categorization. While the contract does not detail product specifications, vendors must ensure all items meet institutional canteen requirements, including shelf stability, nutritional guidelines, and packaging standards suitable for a state-run healthcare environment.