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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking a contractor for ceiling tile replacement services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. #HHS0015703v3. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive ceiling tile replacement in buildings 501 and 502, specifically involving the removal and replacement of non-directional ceiling tiles and grid systems in various interior spaces including living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, hallways, computer rooms, and training rooms. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and provide verifiable references to be considered. Optional on-site visits are scheduled for May 15 and 16, 2025, with all bidder questions due by May 19, 2025, and the final response deadline set for May 28, 2025. The contract will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with no renewal options. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet requirements, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing, with the contract to be awarded on a best value basis to the state.

This procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance. The contract will be available to both HHSC and DSHS agencies and includes provisions for background checks, performance monitoring, and potential corrective actions. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the solicitation requires firm, fixed pricing for the entire contract duration, which will be submitted using the provided Pricing Sheet. Contractors should be prepared to integrate with existing facility infrastructure and comply with all specified technical and administrative requirements. The scope of work suggests a targeted, specialized renovation project focused on improving the physical environment of the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center through systematic ceiling tile replacement.