As-needed, Gate Maintenance and Repair Services at Lufkin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #HHS0015756) for as-needed gate maintenance and repair services at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center located in Pollok, Angelina County, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for electric gates, card readers, and related equipment at 6844 North US HWY 69. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references for similar services performed within the last three years. The services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM Central Time, with emergency response required within one hour and standard service calls within four hours. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with responses to questions posted by February 12, 2025, and final bid responses due February 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Contractors must submit pricing using Exhibit C - Pricing Sheet, which should encompass all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses.

The IFB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Contractors must carry various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella liability ($1M). The initial contract term will begin upon award and expire on August 31, 2027, with a potential one-year extension to ensure service continuity. While no specific award value or budget range is indicated in the documents, the contract will cover ongoing maintenance and repair services for the facility's gate and access control systems. Contractors will be responsible for all employment taxes and payroll withholding for their employees and must verify compliance with immigration requirements using E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation.