ESBD_507802_1777493661208_PCS 121_Addendum #1.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form (Form PCS 121) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division for Solicitation No. HHS0017182 regarding repair and remodel services at the HHSC facility located at 303 East 11th Street, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Addendum #1, effective April 29, 2026, extends key deadlines for the project. The scope of work includes retexturing and repainting walls in breakroom 134 and adjacent areas, repainting interior and exterior door frames, removing and replacing a backsplash behind the sink with White Carrara tile, and removing and remounting fixtures including fire extinguishers, room number plates, nameplates, security sensors, and smoke detectors. Two mandatory on-site visits were conducted on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The deadline for questions and clarifications has been extended to May 4, 2026. Bids are due May 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM, representing an extension from the original May 1, 2026 deadline. All work must be completed by August 31, 2026. The contract term runs from award through August 31, 2026, with no renewal options, and both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are entitled to use any resulting contract.

Bidders must submit firm, fixed prices using Exhibit C with all-inclusive unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Qualified contractors must be independent contractors with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with assigned personnel having at least two years of relevant experience and being at least 18 years old. A one-year warranty covering 100 percent of materials and labor is required, commencing upon HHSC acceptance. Bidders must provide a minimum of three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last five years. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. Background checks conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety are required for all personnel prior to work commencement. The solicitation does not contain specific set-aside designations; however, bidders may claim preferences for goods produced by Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran ownership, or products made from recycled materials. Bidders must sign and return this addendum acknowledgment with their bid response; failure to do so may result in disqualification. The PCS contact is David Martinez at 512-406-2597 or david.martinez01@hhs.texas.gov. No specific budget or award value is provided, and the contract is subject to appropriations and funding availability.