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Responses dueMon, Jan 11, 202710:30 AM CT · Texas time85 days left
PostedWed, Oct 14No amendments since
Solicitation no.HHS0016707Texas Comptroller - Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) + Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms

What the state is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks competitive bids for WIC infant formula rebate contracts covering milk and soy-based formulas purchased by bidders. This is an invitation for bids evaluated on lowest responsive responsible bidder basis.

Scope

  • Establish rebate contracts for milk and soy-based infant formula
  • WIC program funded by USDA
Sealed bid — price onlyQ&A closes Oct 30Days to respond: 85

How to get the bid documents

  1. Download the 23 documents below (no portal account needed)
  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit as the notice directs before 10:30 AM CT on Jan 11, 2027
Documents · 23 items, 23 filesDownload all (zip) · Pro
  • PDF
    Exhibit_A_Solicitation_Affirmations.pdf3.3 MB · 14 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_B_PCS_111_HHS_Ts_and_Cs_No_DUA.pdf1.0 MB · 48 pages
  • XLSM
    Exhibit_C_Pricing Sheet.xlsm23 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_D_Pricing Proposal FNS Bid Sheet.xlsx28 KB
  • PDF
    Exhibit_D-1 Milk-Based and Soy-Based Formula Rebate Table.pdf48 KB · 2 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_E_Bidder Qualifications & References.pdf72 KB · 4 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_F_Online_Bid_Room_Info.pdf103 KB · 2 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_G- SOW_final.pdf135 KB · 11 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_H-1 -- Texas Invoice Examples.pdf37 KB · 18 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_H-2 -- Minnesota Invoice Examples.pdf883 KB · 9 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_H-3 -- Iowa Invoice Examples.pdf208 KB · 9 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_H-4 -- Choctaw Invoice Examples.pdf2.5 MB · 27 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_I-1_Texas Sample Contract.pdf185 KB · 5 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_I-2_Minnesota Sample Contract.pdf192 KB · 4 pages
  • PDF
    Exhibit_I-3_Iowa Sample Contract.pdf155 KB · 4 pages
  • DOCX
    Exhibit_I-4_Choctaw Sample Contract.docx52 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_J_Infant Formula Participation Example.xlsx24 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_K-1_Texas Infant Formula Issuance.xlsx120 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_K-2_Minnesota Infant Formula Issuance.xlsx71 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_K-3_Iowa Infant Formula Issuance.xlsx43 KB
  • XLSX
    Exhibit_K-4_Choctaw Infant Formula Issuance.xlsx36 KB
  • PDF
    Exhibit_L - USDA FNS Provisions.pdf166 KB · 4 pages
  • PDF
    PCS 137__HHS0016707.pdf486 KB · 49 pages
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Details

Place of performance
Texas
Buyer type
State
Notice type
Not stated
Solicitation no.
HHS0016707
Category
Supplies & Equipment · beta
Evaluation
Sealed bid, price only from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
None since Oct 14
Contact
Mike McKelvy
Email
Mike.McKelvy@hhs.texas.gov
Phone
(512) 406-2579

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance. Check the bid documents.

Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation, and note the question deadline.

Key dates

Wed, Oct 14, 2026Posted
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM CTQuestions due · 12 days
Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · 10:30 AM CTResponses due · 85 days left

Change log

verified Sun, Oct 18 · 1:16 PM CT

No amendments since posting on Wed, Oct 14, 2026; verified Sun, Oct 18 · 1:16 PM CT.

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Notice as published

WIC Infant Formula Rebate

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids on behalf

of the Health and Human Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants

and Children (WIC) to establish rebate Contract(s) for all milk and/or soy-based infant formula

(excluding Exempt Infant Formula) purchased within the Bidder¿s product line. The WIC program

is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central Time

Reference Section 2 for further information

IFB Date Posted to ESBD

Earlier updates (4)

October 14, 2026

Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline

October 30, 2026, 1:00pm CST

Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD


December 4, 2026

Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be received

January 11, 2027, 10:30 AM CST

Public Opening of Proposals to be read aloud

January 11, 2027, 4:00 PM CST

Anticipated Contract Award Date


February 3, 2027

Anticipated Contract Start Date


October 1, 2027

Posting requirement: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

NIGP codes: 27128 Diets, Complete, Liquid And Liquid Food Supplements (Oral And Tube Fed); 32548 Milk Products; 39331 Baby Foods, Canned; 39379 Soy Products: Extender, Flour, Grits, Meatless Products, Milk, Etc.; 95218 Child Care Services (Incl. The Food Program); 95844 Food Management Services (Incl. Hygiene, Contamination, Preservation, Research, Etc.)

Listing collected from Texas Comptroller - Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) + Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Always confirm requirements in the original solicitation before you bid.

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