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Texas HHSC Solicits Statewide Frozen Food Supply for Hospitals and Living Centers

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), through its Procurement and Contracting Services division, is seeking suppliers for a large-scale contract to provide frozen food products to State Hospitals, State Supported Living Centers, and related programs across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - Scope of Procurement: - Supply and delivery of a wide range of frozen food products to multiple facilities statewide - Over 100 line items including bakery goods, entrees, meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, juices, and pureed foods - Notable product categories: biscuits, tortillas, muffins, pies, cookie dough, milkshakes, eggs, beef, poultry, pork, fish, vegetables, and specialty purees - Key OEMs and Brands (highlighted): - Bridgford, Pillsbury, Tyson, Chef Pierre, Jennie-O, Bake Crafter, Dave's Bakery, Muffin Town, Kellogg's Eggo, Krusteaz, Sara Lee, Rich's, Otis Spunkmeyer, Lyons Vital Cuisine, Jimmy Dean, Deb El, Golden Egg/Newburg, Michael Foods/Papetti's, Smithfield, Hormel, Ada Valley, Advance Pierre, Kings Command, Rosina, Bonici, The Pub, Butterball, Proview, Koch, Perdue, Highliner, Trident, Mrs. Friday's, Fernandos, John Soules, Gran Sabor, Los Cabos, Texas Chili Company, Brookwood Farms, Nestle/Stouffer's, Campbell's, Foster Farms, Tonys, Nardones, Zee Zees, Simplot, Ore-Ida, McCain, Oregon Potato Company, Lyon's Health Labs, Tasty Brands, DSM, Wright, Armour Eckrich, Eddy, Smithfield, Koch, Perdue - Products/Services Requested: - Detailed line items with specific part numbers and quantities (see product line items section) - Examples: 23,970 cases of buttermilk biscuits (Bridgford 6170, Pillsbury 6236), 37,320 cases of flour tortillas (Rudys 3006, Ole 2708, Tyson 007701621), 27,456 cases of baked turkey breast (Jennie-O 836202, 846902, 831702, 850502), 66,000 cases of whole chicken legs (Koch 6301), and many more - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA AMS eligibility for ground beef, domestic origin, and federal meat inspection - Strict laboratory analysis standards for food safety - Delivery to a comprehensive list of facilities statewide - Statutory exemption under Texas Government Code 2155.1441 - Bidders must provide warranty and complaint resolution forms, and comply with HUB subcontracting policies - Estimated contract value: $9,000,000 annually, up to $19,000,000 maximum over two years - Period of performance: Initial term of one year with an optional one-year renewal

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of frozen goods to supply the Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) State Hospitals, State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs), and programs on state campuses such as canteens and coffee houses. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an optional one-year renewal. The estimated maximum contract value is $19,000,000. The solicitation includes a wide range of frozen food items classified under various NIGP codes, and delivery is required to multiple facilities across Texas. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including all required documentation to be considered for award.

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