Kitchen Supplies

The contract is a blanket order for various kitchen supplies to support the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, Texas, issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under solicitation number HHS0017604. The solicitation, an Invitation for Bids (IFB), was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is July 15, 2026. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with an option for the agency to extend it for up to one additional year to ensure service continuity. The estimated contract value is $100,000, and pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire duration. The NAICS code is 423990, and the procurement is designated under the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. Deliveries are made on an as-needed basis to the specified ship-to location at 4001 S Hwy 36, Brenham, TX 77833, with deliveries required between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding the window from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and vendors must schedule appointments with the agency’s designated point of contact. All supplies must meet detailed specifications listed in Exhibit C, and no reworked products, seconds, or previously refused items are permitted. Unauthorized substitutions are strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the HHSC Purchaser, and approved substitutes must match or exceed the original specifications and carry the same cost. Packaging requirements mandate that outer cartons include the product description, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton; pallets must be shrink-wrapped and labeled. The Contract Administrator or Program Lead will oversee the agreement, and all communications and change requests must flow through this designated contact. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act and is contingent on the submission of monthly invoices that include the contract or PO number and a detailed breakdown of delivered goods matching Exhibit C. Contractors must possess a Texas Identification Number (TIN) and comply with E-Verify for service contracts. The contract prohibits payment for incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, equipment, or office space. Compliance with federal