HHS0017279V2 Vehicle Batteries and Key Fobs

The contract HHS0017279V2 is a blanket purchase agreement issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to procure vehicle batteries and key fobs for the Richmond State Supported Living Center, with an estimated total value of up to $30,000. The solicitation, posted on July 14, 2026, requires responses by August 4, 2026, and the resulting contract will run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year subject to funding. Deliverables must consist of new, unused products only, with no reworked, refused, or "seconds" items permitted, and must comply with the specifications detailed in Exhibit C, the Pricing Sheet, which lists items such as the SLI65 12V 65 FLOODED battery and 3-button and 4-button replacement key fobs. Bidders are required to submit proposals electronically via email or the HHS Online Bid Room, with strict formatting rules requiring Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF files, a maximum file size of 25 MB, and no external links or graphics. All proposals must include Exhibits A through D, covering affirmations, contract terms, pricing, and bid room instructions, and must contain a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov. Contractors must adhere to a comprehensive set of compliance obligations under Texas state law and HHS-specific policies, including certification of non-exclusion from government contracts, absence of terrorism ties, and compliance with prohibitions against human trafficking and boycotts of Israel. The E-Verify system is mandatory for all Texas-based employees and subcontractors, and contractors cannot employ individuals who have worked for a Texas HHS agency within the prior 12 months or disclose any employment within the past two years if providing consulting services. All deliveries must be made F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid & Included to the address specified on the purchase order, located within 50 miles of 1100 W 49th St., Austin, TX 78756, during business hours excluding 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Packaging must prevent transit damage, with pallets shrink-wrapped and labeled with agency purchase order numbers, quantities, and descriptions, though no barcoding is required. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery, with the agency retaining sole authority