Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017562

Texas HHSC Solicits Branded Candy and Food Supplies for Rusk State Hospital Canteen

This opportunity is a solicitation by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the supply of branded candy and food items to the Rusk State Hospital canteen. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - Also available for use by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Mars, Incorporated (Skittles, M&M Peanut, Juicy Fruit Gum) - Ferrara Candy Company (Dubble Bubble, Laffy Taffy) - The Hershey Company (Hershey Milk Chocolate, Hershey Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Mr. Goodbar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup) - Ferrero Group (Butterfinger) - Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Roll) - Products/Services Requested: - Candy and food items for hospital canteen, including: - Skittles (regular and sour) – part numbers 481275, 481358 - Dubble Bubble Original Twist Tub – part number 520650 - Juicy Fruit Gum 5 Stick – part number 538363 - Hershey Milk Chocolate (regular and with almonds) – part numbers 466516, 466524 - Mr. Goodbar Regular – part number 466540 - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Regular – part number 466599 - M&M Peanut – part number 467274 - Laffy Taffy Banana Tub – part number 472167 - Butterfinger Bar Single – part number 476622 - Tootsie Roll Jar – part number 482596 - All items are specified by part number and must meet quality standards; no reworked or substituted products without prior approval - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to product specifications; substitutions require prior approval - Delivery expected within 7 days after receipt of order (ARO), F.O.B. destination - Contract may be extended for an additional year at HHSC's discretion - No guarantee of volume or compensation; contract is for estimated needs only - Open to both HHSC and DSHS use - Compliance with Texas Government Code 2155.1441 statutory exemption and Texas Public Information Act

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of candy and food supplies for the canteen at Rusk State Hospital. The contract is managed by the Health & Human Services Commission - 529 and includes multiple highway districts across Texas. The estimated contract value is $50,000.00. Bidders must submit responses by July 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and the procurement is conducted through the Texas SmartBuy portal.

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