Woodshop Consumable Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number HHS0017842 for a blanket order of various woodshop consumable supplies to support the Denton State Supported Living Center in Denton, Texas. The contract period is scheduled from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with a potential one-year extension. The award is based on the best value to the State of Texas, utilizing a trade-off approach that evaluates the bidder's ability to meet specifications, past performance via the Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS), and price reasonableness. The estimated contract value is capped at a maximum of 50,000 dollars for the term of the awarded purchase order. Deliverables must meet or exceed all stated specifications, and the agency maintains strict policies against the acceptance of reworked products or seconds. Packaging requirements are specific to HHSC, requiring outer cartons and pallets to be labeled with the purchase order number, contents, and quantity. The contract includes rigorous compliance mandates, including prohibitions on majority ownership by citizens or governments of specific countries such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, as well as adherence to the Texas Prompt Payment Act for invoicing. Submissions must be made via the HHS Online Bid Room, email, or USB drive by the deadline of August 17, 2026.