Offer for Lease – 7. 5 acres at the SEC of 45th/Lamar – Austin, Texas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is soliciting bids for a property lease opportunity designated as ASHHCLEASE. The procurement concerns a 7.5-acre property located at the southeast corner of 45th Street and Lamar Avenue in Austin, Texas, which currently houses a 240-bed psychiatric hospital serving adults and children, along with supporting office buildings and historically significant structures. Prospective bidders must submit comprehensive lease proposals that include a summary of proposed land and buildings to be leased, planned uses, names of involved entities, phasing or timeline information, descriptions of necessary contracts and agreements, lease conditions including rates and terms, plans for existing buildings, proposed new construction, and background information on both the bidding entities and proposed tenants. Bidders must also address potential connections or links to adjacent land to the east and south, including ingress/egress or common boundary treatments. Prospective bidders are required to schedule property inspections by contacting one of three designated representatives: Craig Greene (512-466-3152), Lee Harsh (737-867-7128), or Melissa Rider (512-465-4265). The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, with a submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026; mailed bids must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. Bids should be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us or by mail to P.O. Box 149166, Austin, TX 78714-9166.

The solicitation documents provided do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. Bidders are responsible for proposing their own lease rates and terms as part of their submissions, and no pricing information or contract duration specifications are disclosed in the available exhibits. The property is subject to comprehensive operational guidelines and safety protocols, including compliance with a 15 mph speed limit on Center grounds, prohibitions on solicitation, explosives, firearms, unleashed pets, and smoking, and vehicle security protocols. Emergency contact information has been provided to ensure bidders understand operational procedures prior to submitting proposals: 512-419-2911 for emergencies, 512-419-2200 for security during business hours, and 512-452-0381 for after-hours contact through the switchboard. Interested parties should consult the complete solicitation package on the Texas SmartBuy procurement portal for any additional requirements, evaluation criteria, or specifications not fully detailed in the exhibits summarized above.