Emergency Mold Remediation Health and Human Services Tyler

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for emergency mold remediation services at their Tyler, Texas office located at 3303 Mineola Highway. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for comprehensive mold remediation covering eight offices and one hallway, which includes complete mold removal, furniture removal prior to remediation, and furniture replacement after completion. Contractors must follow the detailed Mold Remediation Protocol outlined in Exhibit G and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience with three verifiable references from similar contracts. Bidders are required to submit firm, fixed pricing on Exhibit C that includes all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses with no additional costs. An optional on-site visit is scheduled for December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with questions due by December 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and responses to be posted on January 5, 2026. The final bid responses are due January 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with an anticipated contract start date upon award and an initial term running through August 31, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000). Service requirements include performing work Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time, with a four-hour response for service calls and one-hour response for emergencies. The HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value, considering bidder qualifications, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing, without being obligated to select the lowest-priced response. Contractors must also complete Form 4109 for Texas Identification Number application and comply with numerous state and federal regulations, including E-Verify participation, cybersecurity training, and restrictions on contracting with entities that boycott specific industries. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract allows for a potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion, subject to funding availability.