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Texas HHSC Blanket Purchase Order for Branded Candy and Beverages at Big Spring State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for a blanket purchase order to supply a wide range of branded candy and beverages to Big Spring State Hospital. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - Big Spring State Hospital - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) also eligible to use the contract - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of branded candy, gum, snack cakes, donuts, pies, granola bars, and beverages - Notable brands and products include: - Candy: Bit O Honey, Bobs Soft Mints, Atomic Fireball, Jolly Rancher, Laffy Taffy (Banana, Cherry, Grape, Strawberry), Super Bubble, Tootsie Pops, 3 Musketeers, 5th Avenue, Almond Joy, Baby Ruth, Heath, Hershey (various), KitKat, M&Ms (Peanut, Peanut Butter, Plain), Milky Way, Mounds, Mr. Goodbar, PayDay, Peanut Patty, Reese's (Cup, Cup White, Pieces), Skittles (Original, Berry), Snickers, Sour Punch, Starburst (Original, Tropical), Sweetarts, Whatchamacallit - Gum: Trident (Cinnamon, Original, Spearmint) - Snack cakes: Banana Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Raspberry Dreamies, Honey Bun Jumbo, Snowballs - Donuts: Chocolate, Crunch, Frosted - Pies: Cherry, Apple - Granola Bars (Peanut Butter), Rice Krispies - Beverages: Dr. Pepper (plastic bottles only, 12oz and 20oz), Gold Peak Tea (plastic bottles only, 16.9oz), Bottled Water, Hot Cocoa - Quantities specified for each item, ranging from 1 to 92 cases per product - Vendors must supply at least 90% of the listed items - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only branded products accepted for many line items (no generics or substitutions) - Vendors must submit a completed solicitation affirmation, pricing sheet, and warranty resolution form - Products must comply with all delivery, specification, and performance standards - Warranty and complaint resolution procedures are required - Estimated contract value is approximately $70,000 for the annual term - No specific OEMs are named, but major confectionery and beverage manufacturers are implied by the brand requirements

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish a blanket purchase order for candy and beverages for Big Spring State Hospital. The procurement is part of the FY27 cycle and includes various confectionery and beverage items. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded. The estimated contract value is $70,000.00, and responses are due by July 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

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