HHS0017961 Tires and service for Mexia SSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids for tires and services at the Mexia State Supported Living Center (SSLC) under formal IFB HHS0017961, with bids due September 28, 2026.

The scope covers tire supply, installation, maintenance, wheel balancing, and associated automotive services for the facility's fleet. Bidders must submit pricing on a unit and hourly basis for routine tire services and emergency repair work. The IFB specifies tire types and sizes in the bid documents. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting were scheduled to allow inspection of the facility and clarification of requirements; specific dates are not stated in the available materials.

Respondents must complete and submit Exhibit C Pricing Sheet with their bids. All contractors are subject to the Texas Health and Human Services Contract Affirmations and Uniform Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B), which require compliance with state and federal law, E-Verify participation, cybersecurity training, maintenance of appropriate licenses and insurance, intellectual property ownership by the state agency, record retention for a minimum of seven years, the Texas Public Information Act, prohibitions on boycotting Israel, energy companies, or firearm industries, gender reassignment and abortion funding restrictions, and artificial intelligence system disclosure. Contractors must warrant accuracy of submitted information, disclose ownership entities with 25 percent or greater stakes, affirm no conflicts of interest, and confirm debarment and suspension status. The binding offer period is 240 days from the response due date.

The contract term includes an initial period with renewal options. Bidders must demonstrate experience in automotive tire services and maintain appropriate licensing and insurance. The procurement may include set-aside provisions for small businesses or historically underutilized businesses under Texas procurement policy. Electronic bid submission is available through the HHS Online Bid Room (Exhibit D); account registration may require several days and should be completed before the due date, as late submissions are not accepted.