FY27 Food Service Groceries for Mexia State Supported

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids under solicitation HHS0017799 to establish a blanket purchase order for food service groceries for the Mexia State Supported Living Center. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with a possible one-year extension. Bidders must bid on at least 90 percent of the listed items to remain eligible. Award decisions will be based on a best value trade-off approach, evaluating conformance to specifications, price, and the ability to meet performance and delivery requirements. A critical disqualifying factor is past vendor performance, as bidders must maintain a grade of C or higher in the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System. Deliveries must be made to the Mexia State Supported Living Center between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding the 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM window. Strict packaging and marking requirements apply, requiring outer cartons and pallets to be clearly labeled with the agency purchase order number, item descriptions, and quantities. No product substitutions are permitted without prior written approval, and non-compliant items will be rejected at the vendor's expense. Invoicing occurs monthly and is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Offerors must provide a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and may claim specific Texas-resident or HUB preferences. Responses are due by August 25, 2026, and must be submitted via email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or USB drive.