COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting bids for Covered Trash Receptacles under solicitation number HHS0017243v2, with responses due by 4:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026. The procurement is governed by an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and follows the best value trade-off methodology, meaning award will not be based solely on the lowest price but on overall value to the State of Texas, as defined by Texas Government Code sections 2155.074, 2156.007, and 2157.003. Bidders must meet strict compliance criteria, including having a Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) rating of “C” or higher with no active corrective action plans, and must demonstrate financial solvency, staffing capabilities, and experience to ensure timely delivery and performance. The primary deliverable is the supply of covered trash receptacles delivered F.O.B. Destination to designated HHSC locations, primarily at 7920 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX, with delivery required within 14 days of order receipt. Packaging must include clear labeling on outer cartons and shrink-wrapped pallets with the description of contents, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton; no military or federal packaging standards apply. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier, and must complete Exhibit A – HHS Solicitation Affirmations, which include certifications related to socioeconomic preferences such as Texas bidder status, service-disabled veteran ownership, use of recycled materials, and compliance with non-boycott of Israel requirements. Bidders must also disclose any pending litigation, prior state employment, or felony convictions with supporting documentation. The contract includes comprehensive general provisions covering insurance, compliance with evolving laws, e-Verify, subcontractor obligations, governing law in Texas, force majeure, dispute resolution, and sovereign immunity. Contractors are subject to unrestricted audit rights by state and federal agencies, must adhere to the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and are prohibited from assigning contract obligations without prior written approval. All contract-related information is subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, requiring submission of both a confidential response and a public copy with redactions justified in writing. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, as the pricing sheet contains placeholder zeros, and the estimated contract value is not available; however, pricing remains a significant, though not