The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0016233) for as-needed locksmith services in HHS Region 03, which includes Tarrant County and surrounding areas. The solicitation seeks competitive bids to establish contract(s) for comprehensive locksmith services, including key cutting, lock removals and installations, rekeying, keypads installation, and door repairs for HHS facilities. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references to qualify. The contract will be awarded based on best value to the State of Texas, considering factors such as meeting specifications, performance delivery capabilities, and pricing. The procurement has a bid due date of August 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with the contract period set to begin September 1, 2025, and expire August 31, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals. Bidders are required to submit detailed documentation, including a Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference Form, and HHS Solicitation Affirmations, with specific attention to pricing structures for standard, overtime, and emergency service rates. The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability coverage. The historical spend for similar services is approximately $75,000 for the period from November 25, 2019, to August 31, 2022, suggesting a modest but potentially recurring contract value. Vendors must provide a percentage markup for parts not exceeding 10% and demonstrate financial capability, business operational scope, years in business, number of employees, and customer service capacity. The contract will cover 72 facility locations across 24 different cities in North Texas, primarily in counties including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin. Potential bidders must comply with numerous state and federal regulations, including provisions related to public information, contracting requirements, employment practices, cybersecurity, and business ethics, with potential contract termination for non-compliance or false representations.
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ESBD_437910_1753115749619_HHS0016233 As-Needed Locksmith Services IFB.pdf | 267KB | 7/21/25 | ||
ESBD_437910_1753115883129_Exhibit E Facility Location.pdf | 99KB | 7/21/25 | ||
ESBD_437910_1753115902567_Exhibit F Price List.pdf | 101KB | 7/21/25 | ||
ESBD_437910_1753115787523_Exhibit A Solicitation Affirmations.pdf | 5MB | 7/21/25 | ||
ESBD_437910_1753115812992_Exhibit B PCS 111 HHS Ts and Cs.pdf | 2MB | 7/21/25 |