Asbestos Abatement – Air Monitoring Services at Lufkin State Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on January 29, 2026, for asbestos abatement and air monitoring services at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center located at 6844 North US Highway 69, Lufkin, Texas. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive asbestos abatement services including inspection, containment, removal, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials, along with concurrent air monitoring throughout the abatement process. The contractor must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as an Asbestos Business Contractor, with all assigned technicians holding TDLR Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Certification and a minimum of five years of relevant experience; services will be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time with a 24-hour response requirement for service calls. The pricing structure requires firm, fixed unit rates for pipe insulation (per linear foot), duct insulation (per square foot), wall board (per square foot), and floor tile (per square foot) for both asbestos abatement and containment abatement work, plus a mobilization fee as a lump sum, with price adjustments permitted only at HHSC's discretion based on Consumer Price Index adjustments or federal minimum wage increases with supporting documentation. Evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to meet requirements and specifications, performance delivery capability, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value to the State. All bidders must submit the completed HHS Solicitation Affirmations form (Exhibit A), Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), HUB Subcontracting Plan (Exhibit F), and a minimum of three verifiable references for similar services completed within the last three years; the questions and clarifications deadline is February 4, 2026 by 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with proposals due February 12, 2026 by 10:30 a.m. Central Time.

The contract includes no designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though the solicitation requires a HUB Subcontracting Plan submission. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2028, with one one-year extension option available at the HHS Agency's sole discretion for continuity of service or procurement purposes. All contractors must comply with extensive affirmations and uniform terms and conditions addressing debarment and suspension verification, E-Verify participation, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training requirements, intellectual property ownership (with all work product owned by the System Agency), record retention for a minimum of seven years, and indemnification of the State of Texas. The solicitation documents do not specify an incumbent vendor, listed budget, or award value; pricing will be competitively evaluated based on submitted bids for the identified line items with expected quantities of 100 units for most service categories.