Building 523 Remodel at Lufkin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016346 for the Building 523 Remodel at Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The procurement seeks competitive bids for comprehensive remodeling services, specifically including tape, sheetrock, painting, maintenance, repair, wall and ceiling work, and demolition services. Potential contractors must submit firm, fixed pricing using the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, with strict requirements for immediate implementation of price decreases and potential CPI-based price adjustments. Key procurement dates include an initial question submission deadline of August 20, 2025, with agency responses posted on August 22, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of September 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and overall pricing, with the HHSC Agency reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state.

The contract will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2026, with no renewal options. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the available documents, the procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and insurance specifications. The contract requires immediate implementation of services at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, with a focus on comprehensive building remodeling. Though a specific budget range was not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the remodeling project suggests a significant investment in facility improvements. Contractors interested in this opportunity must carefully review all specifications and ensure full compliance with the technical and insurance requirements outlined in the IFB.