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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for ceiling tile replacement services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center, located in Cameron County. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) requires a contractor to complete comprehensive removal and replacement of non-directional ceiling tiles in multiple areas of suspended ceiling throughout Buildings 501 and 502, including living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, hallways, and training rooms. Specific requirements include providing white ASTM E1264 Class A Fire Retardant USG MARS HEALTHCARE ACOUSTICAL PANELS and painting existing ceiling grid as needed. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide verifiable references for similar services performed within the last three years. The procurement timeline includes an optional on-site visit scheduled for March 14, 2025, with questions due by February 17, 2025, and final bid responses due by March 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The contract will be effective upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with no renewal options. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and pricing, with the ultimate goal of providing the best value to the State of Texas.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), though HUB subcontracting is not mandatory. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. The pricing structure requires firm, fixed prices for the entire contract duration, with potential price adjustments based on specific consumer price indices. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the contract suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but the comprehensive nature of the ceiling tile replacement project across multiple buildings indicates a substantial scope of work. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, experience, and comprehensive approach to facility improvement services in a state-supported living center environment.