Fire Protection Services Brenham State Supported Living Center (BSSLC)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Fire Protection Services at the Brenham State Supported Living Center (BSSLC) located in Upton County, Texas. The contract includes fire alarm, fire sprinkler system, backflow, and fire extinguisher maintenance, repair, and inspection services for 22 buildings on the BSSLC campus. The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of commercial fire alarm and sprinkler experience and provide a workforce of 3 journeyman technicians with at least 5 years of experience each. The contract is a requirements-based contract, meaning no specific work is guaranteed. Pricing will be evaluated on a firm, fixed-price basis to determine the best value for the state. The procurement schedule includes a questions/clarifications deadline of August 19, 2024, a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) submission deadline of August 28, 2024, and a response deadline of September 4, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date upon award.

This contract opportunity is set aside for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), and all respondents, including non-HUB vendors, must submit a completed HSP as part of their bid response. The contract has a 26% HUB utilization goal. The historical spend for these services was $65,433 from September 2023 to August 2024, but the state does not guarantee any minimum volume or compensation under the contract. The contract term is for one year, with up to three one-year renewal options.