Consumables Foods for the canteen and campus at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center

This solicitation seeks vendors to supply a broad range of consumable food items and related disposable products for the canteen and campus of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The contract value is estimated at $71,000. Bids must be submitted electronically via the HHS Online Bid Room (or other approved method) by 10:30 AM on 23 Oct 2026. The procurement includes: • Chips, all types (NIGP 39310) • Packaged desserts, mixes, cake mixes, gelatins, icings, pie fillings (NIGP 39346) • Vegetable shortening and cooking oil (NIGP 39375) • Canned, processed, and preserved vegetables (including salads, sauces, purees) (NIGP 39386) • Meat casings (NIGP 39005) • Fresh vegetables (NIGP 39084) • Paper disposable products such as cups, plates, napkins, straws, facial tissues (NIGP 64050) • Plastic and styrofoam disposables (cups, forks, food wrap, bags, spoons, etc.) (NIGP 64060) • Hair‑care accessories (bands, curlers, pins, rollers) (NIGP 65243) Vendors must meet any required certifications (dual CTCD/CTCM) and submit the required forms and qualifications as outlined in the attached exhibits.