Bathroom Renovations at San Antonio State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for comprehensive bathroom renovations at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center, located in Bexar County. The project involves extensive renovations in Building 668, specifically targeting rooms 118, 119, 123, 127, 151, 152, and 157, with a detailed scope of work including removal of wood supply storage, shower manifold repairs, regrouting, ceiling work, tile replacement, plumbing fixture updates, and drainage improvements. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years of construction experience and hold appropriate plumbing licenses from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled for December 3, 2024 (9:00 AM), December 4, 2024 (2:00 PM), and December 5, 2024 (9:00 AM), with questions due by December 6, 2024, and bid responses required by January 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The contract will begin upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with no renewal options. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, ability to meet requirements, and past performance. Bidders must include a mandatory $10,000 contingency cost in their total bid price for potential metal frame or stud replacement.

The solicitation requires a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan, with an optional courtesy review deadline of December 30, 2024, indicating a preference for minority and disadvantaged business participation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per accident in workers' compensation, $1 million per occurrence in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, $1 million in professional liability, and $1 million in umbrella liability. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the entire contract term, with potential adjustments only considered through specific Bureau of Labor Statistics price indices and subject to HHSC approval. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the detailed renovation requirements and multiple bathroom spaces suggest a significant investment. The project emphasizes comprehensive renovation work, requiring bidders to demonstrate technical expertise, financial stability, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The HUB Subcontracting Plan requirement underscores the state's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in public contracting opportunities.