HHS0017262 Parts, Hardware, Furnishing for Austin

The contract HHS0017262 is a Blanket Purchase Order issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the procurement of parts, hardware, and furnishings to support the Maintenance Department at the Austin State Supported Living Centers for Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation opened on April 29, 2026, with responses due by May 15, 2026, and is administered through the Texas SmartBuy portal. The procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bids under the NAICS code 423710 for wholesale trade of hardware and related products. While federal FAR clauses are not applicable, the contract incorporates state-specific Uniform Terms and Conditions covering critical areas such as insurance, compliance with laws, confidentiality, records retention, payment terms, termination rights, indemnification, liability limitations, subcontracting, non-discrimination, environmental compliance, anti-kickback provisions, false claims, background checks, emergency preparedness, audits, and force majeure. Delivery must be made to the Austin State Supported Living Centers during designated hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with all shipments required to be properly packaged, shrink-wrapped, labeled with the purchase order number and contents, and delivered in full without mixing brands or splitting orders. Vendors are responsible for transportation, delivery, and insurance costs, and no FOB terms are specified. Pricing is to be submitted via Exhibit C, though no actual pricing data is visible in the solicitation, indicating bids must provide unit and extended prices for all required line items. The contract term runs through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. Award will be made on a best value basis, considering technical capability, past performance, financial stability, and price, rather than solely on lowest cost. Bidders must provide a Unique Entity Identifier, certify compliance with federal and state laws, confirm no conflicts of interest involving former state employees, disclose any use of artificial intelligence systems, and affirm adherence to E-Verify and NDAA Section 889 restrictions. All submissions must be delivered electronically via email or the online bid room with files in Microsoft Office or PDF format, not exceeding 25 MB, and hard copies or cloud links are prohibited. Inspections may occur at any location related to performance, and delivered goods must conform to industry standards, be free from defects, and fit for ordinary use. The contract requires seven-year retention of financial records for