General Contracting Services For Region 3 Facilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids for General Contracting Services for Region 3 Facilities through Solicitation Number HHS0016200. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) covers comprehensive general contracting services including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, glass repair, painting, carpentry, waterproofing, roofing, concrete/paving work, emergency building repairs, and handyman services for various HHSC locations in Region 03, which encompasses counties like Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin. Contractors must have appropriate state licenses for specific services and demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience. The contract will commence on September 1, 2025, and expire on August 31, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals. Bidders must provide detailed cost estimates for each job, including labor and material costs, with a firm, fixed pricing structure for the entire contract duration. Responses are due by August 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the contractor must be capable of responding to service calls within four hours and emergency building repairs within two hours of request. The award will be based on best value to the State of Texas, considering the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and pricing.

The solicitation includes a strong emphasis on the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, with a specific HUB utilization goal of 32.9% for this contract. The plan applies to contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more and requires all respondents to develop and submit a comprehensive subcontracting plan demonstrating good-faith efforts to include HUB vendors. Contractors can meet HUB participation requirements through various methods, including using only HUB subcontractors, participating in a Mentor-Protege Program, or conducting detailed solicitations to HUB vendors and trade organizations. The contract covers 84 distinct service locations across multiple cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, with a potential annual parts usage estimated at $10,000 and allowable markup of up to 20% on parts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and extensive geographic coverage suggest a significant contract value. The solicitation aims to promote economic opportunities for businesses owned by historically disadvantaged groups, including Asian-Pacific Americans, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, women, and service-disabled veterans.