Ceiling Tile Replacement Services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for ceiling tile replacement services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center, located in Harlingen, Cameron County. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to remove and replace non-directional ceiling tiles in multiple areas including living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, hallways, and training rooms within buildings 501 and 502. Contractors must provide White ASTM E1264 Class A Fire Retardant USG MARS Healthcare Acoustical Panels or equivalent 24" x 24" x 7/8" tiles, and potentially paint or replace the existing 15/16-inch suspended ceiling grid. Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM and February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with vendor questions due by February 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Bid responses must be received by March 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM, and the contract will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with potential for a one-year extension if required.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability coverage. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be submitted using the provided pricing sheet and include all associated labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. The award will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the state, evaluated based on meeting specifications, ability to meet performance requirements, and competitive pricing. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the contract appears focused on a targeted facility improvement project with a defined scope of work and performance period.