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Introduction and Purpose of Solicitation The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) system. The Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division of HHSC administers solicitations for HHS. HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish Contract(s) for Replacement Furniture for Abilene State Supported Living Center. Furniture consists of sofa, recliner, loveseat, and dining table. Scope of Work (SOW) and Specifications Specifications Sofa-Ashley 5970238 Donlen GRAY Corner-blocked frame Attached back and loose seat cushions. Padded armrests. High-resiliency foam cushions wrapped in thick poly fiber. Faux leather upholstery Color - Gray Exposed feet with faux wood finish Platform foundation system resists sagging 3x better than spring system after 20,000 testing cycles by providing more even support. Smooth platform foundation maintains tight, wrinkle-free look without dips or sags that can occur over time with sinuous spring foundations. Fabric Details Body: Polyester (27) %, Polyurethane (6) %, PVC (67)% Width: 95.00" X Height: 39.00" X Depth: 40.00" Recliner-Ashley 5970225 Donlen GRAY Gentle rocking motion One-pull reclining motion. Corner-blocked frame with metal reinforced seat Attached cushions. Padded armrests. High-resiliency foam cushions wrapped in thick poly fiber. Faux leather upholstery Color - Gray Fabric Details - Body: Polyester (27) %, Polyurethane (6) %, PVC (67) % Dimensions- Width: 44.00" X Height: 45.00" X Depth: 43.00" Loveseat-Ashley 5970235 Donlen GRAY Corner-blocked frame Attached back and loose seat cushions. Padded armrests. High-resiliency foam cushions wrapped in thick poly fiber. Faux leather upholstery Color - Gray Exposed feet with faux wood finish Platform foundation system resists sagging 3x better than spring system after 20,000 testing cycles by providing more even support. Smooth platform foundation maintains tight, wrinkle-free look without dips or sags that can occur over time with sinuous spring foundations. Fabric Details -Body: Polyester (27) %, Polyurethane (6) %, PVC (67)% Dimensions Width: 70.00" X Height: 39.00" X Depth: 40.00" Dining Table-Ashley D594-35 Ralene Made of veneers, wood, and engineered wood 1 self-storing butterfly extension leaf Seats up to 8 Assembly required Estimated Assembly Time: 30 Minutes Dimensions - Width: 42.00"X Height: 30.00" X Depth: 78.13" Leaf: 18.13" Table depth with leaf: 78.13" Table depth without leaf: 60.00" Both HHS Agencies, HHSC and DSHS, will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this Solicitation. The term of the awarded Contract or Purchase Order will be effective on the date the Purchase Order is issued and will expire based on the schedule for delivery of services or goods as outlined in this Solicitation or by the date or delivery days after receipt of order (ARO) provided by the Bidder. Any contract resulting from this Solicitation will have an initial term beginning Date of award and expiring August 31, 2024 To be considered for award, Bidders must submit a comprehensive Response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this Solicitation to ensure the Bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods and related services described in this Solicitation. See Appendix A, Submission Instructions and Response Checklist. Vendor Conference, Vendor and HUB Conference, On-Site Visit NA Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline February 20,2024. Bidders shall direct all communications, including questions or clarifications relating to this Solicitation, in writing by e-mail to the HHSC PCS sole point of contact, communications by phone will not be accepted. The PCS sole point of contact for inquiries concerning this Solicitation is: Courtney Meads CTCD, CTCM, Purchaser IV, Procurement and Contracting Services Building, 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78756, 512-406-2478, Courtney.meads@hhs.texas.gov. All other communications between a Bidder and HHS agency staff concerning this Solicitation are prohibited. In no instance is a Bidder to discuss cost information regarding this Solicitation and contained in a response with the HHSC PCS point of contact or any other HHS staff. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification of the Response. The Sole Point of Contact will authorize a secondary Sole Point of Contact in the event of their absence and, in such an event, will include the contact information for the secondary Sole Point of Contact in their automatic reply out-of-office e-mail message. Bidders seeking to contact the Sole Point of Contact should do so via e-mail in order to receive updated contact information. All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by e-mail and include the following information: a)IFB Number and Title of Solicitation (from cover page) must be included in the e-mail subject line and in the e-mail body b)Section or Paragraph number from this Solicitation c)Page Number of this Solicitation d)Exhibit name, Section or Paragraph, page number from the Exhibit e)Language, Topic, Section Heading being questioned f)Requestor Contact Information must be included in the body of the e-mail submitted with questions Questions or requests for clarification received after the deadline set in the Procurement Schedule (cover page) may be reviewed by HHSC but will not be answered. Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD February 21,2024 Courtesy Review of HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Submission Deadline N/A Anticipated Contract Start Date March 4,2024 HHSC reserves the right to change, amend, or modify this Solicitation prior to the Response Deadline indicated in the Procurement Schedule (cover page). Changes, amendments, and modifications will be processed through one or more Addendum. The notification for any Addendum will be processed in accordance with the Notification of Addenda or Cancellation Section. HHSC reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any time. The notice of cancellation will be in accordance with the Notification of Addenda or Cancellation Section. The term of the awarded Contract or Purchase Order will be effective on the date the Purchase Order is issued and will expire based on the schedule for delivery of services or goods as outlined in this Solicitation or by the date or delivery days after receipt of order (ARO) provided by the Bidder. The envelope or carton must be properly labeled, on the face or top of each, with the following: 1.Bidder's name 2.Contact Name for Response 3.Phone number for Response Contact 4.Solicitation number from cover page 5.HHSC PCS Purchaser Name The address for Hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission Attn: Bid Room Coordinator Procurement and Contracting Services Building 1100 W. 49th St., MC 2020 Austin, Texas 78756 The address for Overnight/Express/Priority Mail delivery: Health and Human Services Commission Attn: Bid Room Coordinator Tower Building Room 108 1100 W. 49th St., MC 2020 Austin, Texas 78756