Medical Gases and Cylinder Rentals

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of Terrell State Hospital is soliciting bids for a Blanket Order to supply medical gases and cylinder rentals, with a base contract period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and two optional one-year renewal periods extending through August 31, 2029, plus a potential one-year extension at HHSC's sole discretion. The solicitation number is HHS0017583, with responses due by 10:30 a.m. on July 27, 2026, and must be submitted via email to [email hidden], hand delivery to the Austin bid room, or through the HHS Online Bid Room, adhering to file format requirements including PDF, DOC, and XLS. The estimated base contract value is $31,520, with pricing details for two line items listed as $0.00 due to redaction or non-populated fields, indicating that pricing will be determined through bidder submissions. All deliveries must comply with strict packaging standards, including shrink-wrapped and labeled pallets, prohibition of mixed brands, and rejection of split deliveries unless specifically authorized, with all containers required to display product description, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton. The award will be made on a best value basis, evaluating technical responsiveness, past performance indicators such as corrective actions and contract terminations, the bidder’s ability to perform including financial capacity and staffing, and price, without assigned weights; HHSC reserves the right to select a non-lowest priced offer based on overall value. Bidders must provide a valid SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and affirmatively respond to socioeconomic representations including Texas residency status, products made in Texas, and vendor affiliations with disabled persons or economically depressed areas. The contractor must comply with Texas public information laws, maintain records for three years post-final payment, allow unrestricted audit access, and prohibit assignment without prior written approval. Subcontractors must be bound by identical contractual obligations, and all confidential information must be properly marked to avoid public disclosure. The contractor is required to submit detailed disclosures if any owner or employee has a felony conviction, formerly worked for a Texas state agency within two years, or has outstanding child support obligations. All work must conform to industry standards, applicable federal and state regulations, and GAAP/GASB financial reporting requirements, with the Government retaining rights to use and