Asbestos Abatement – Air Monitoring Services at Lufkin State SUpported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Asbestos Abatement - Air Monitoring Services specifically targeting the Lufkin State Supported Living Center in Angelina County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive asbestos abatement and air monitoring services, with bidders required to hold Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) certification as an Asbestos Business Contractor and have technicians with TDLR Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Certification. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of August 19, 2025, with responses posted on August 21, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of September 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The contract will be awarded based on best value to the State of Texas, considering factors such as the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance capabilities, and pricing. The initial contract term will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2029, with HHSC reserving the right to extend the contract for up to one year to ensure service continuity.

The solicitation requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, bidders must submit firm, fixed prices for the entire contract duration using the provided Exhibit C Pricing Sheet. The contract will cover asbestos abatement and air monitoring services, with a focus on ensuring safe environmental conditions at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The specific budget range or potential award value was not disclosed in the available documentation, though the comprehensive insurance and certification requirements suggest this is a substantial and complex procurement opportunity focused on specialized environmental services.