FY27 Groceries for Big Spring State

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids to establish blanket purchase orders for the delivery of food and snacks to Big Spring State Hospital for the 2027 fiscal year. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an estimated historical spend of approximately $32,226.36. The scope of work includes a variety of grocery items such as eggs, breakfast sausage, tortillas, butter, jelly, gravy, picante sauce, bbq brisket, beef crumbles, taco shells, ranch dressing, and cooking oil. Bidders must submit their pricing using a specific template, and the award will be based on the best value to the State, considering factors such as meeting technical specifications, delivery performance, price, and the bidder's demonstrated ability to fulfill requirements. Prospective vendors must adhere to strict administrative and quality requirements. This includes providing a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, certifying compliance with various Texas Government Codes regarding public information, child support, and human trafficking, and ensuring adherence to equal employment opportunity and cybersecurity training standards. Quality control is a critical component; the contractor is required to respond to problems within 72 hours and must resolve grocery-related complaints within 90 days. If any delivered products fail to meet specifications, the vendor is responsible for the reimbursement or replacement of the entire shipment. Submissions must be completed by the August 28, 2026, deadline via the HHS Online Bid Room, email, or physical delivery of a USB drive, and all responses remain firm and binding for 240 days.