Assistive Accessibility Technology Home Modification

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation Division issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 3202600161 on April 20, 2026, seeking a single vendor to provide assistive technology home modification services for a customer located in Hutto, Texas. The procurement encompasses four primary deliverables: smart home access technology installation including three door openers, one smart hub, twelve smart light switches, six smart plug outlets, and three smart deadbolts; sink and header work involving removal of an existing sink, replacement with a wheelchair-accessible sink, and header modification for lift installation; a complete ceiling lift system with a minimum 200-pound weight capacity including motor, railing, charger, and multiple support brackets; and delivery, setup, installation, and associated fees. All bidders must submit pricing for all line items on Form 2 - Cost Sheet to be considered responsive, with all-inclusive, firm pricing that remains constant through the contract term. Bids are due by May 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with the anticipated contract start date in June 2026 and contract term extending through August 31, 2026. No bidders' conferences or site visits are mentioned as available. Bidders must complete the Form 1 - Execution of Bid, Form 3 - Financial Questionnaire (unless a governmental entity), and Form 4 - Substitute W-9 and Direct Deposit Form, and must comply with extensive certifications and requirements including E-Verify enrollment, non-discrimination assurances, drug-free workplace certification, background checks on all personnel, cybersecurity training, maintenance of specified insurance coverage including Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability with minimum occurrence limits of $1,000,000, and compliance with federal requirements including Build America Buy America Act provisions and trafficking in persons prohibitions.

The solicitation permits bidders to claim Texas procurement preferences for goods and services meeting specific criteria, including those produced or offered by Texas-based businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, products made from recycled materials, energy-efficient products, and goods from economically depressed areas. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation documents. The contract is contingent upon continued availability of funding and may be terminated if appropriations are disrupted. Liquidated damages of two percent (2%) of the total cost of services are subject to assessment for non-performance. Bids remain binding for ninety (90) days after the submission due date, and all bid materials become the property of TWC. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents, the scope of work encompassing smart home technology, accessibility modifications, and specialized lift system installation suggests a contract value sufficient to support comprehensive home modifications. All work products, deliverables, and intellectual property developed under the contract become the sole property of TWC and the State of Texas.