Ceiling metal framework and sheetrock installation for building 501A at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB HHS0016884) for metal frame and sheetrock installation services at Building 501A of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, Texas. This procurement seeks a contractor to perform ceiling hardening work by installing custom metal frameworks and sheetrock in first-floor halls, lobbies, and predetermined areas of the facility. The scope of work requires the contractor to supply all labor and installation tools, including welding equipment and framing supplies, while the facility provides materials such as metal, sheetrock, anchoring items, and lighting/HVAC components. Specific technical requirements include installing metal framing supports every 8 feet with 3/8 inch all-thread rod anchored to concrete ceilings, maintaining framing spans no greater than 2 feet, and installing sheetrock with smoke-tight gaps secured with metal screws spaced no more than 8 inches apart; critically, no combustible materials are permitted for framing or in the enclosed ceiling space to meet NFPA requirements. Contractors must be located within 50 miles of the facility, work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., maintain a clean jobsite, and comply with all safety and material storage protocols. Mandatory on-site visits are required on either January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the questions and clarifications deadline of February 2, 2026, responses posted by February 4, 2026, and bids due by February 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. Bidders must submit at minimum three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last three years, evidence of relevant industry certifications and licenses, and a one-page narrative demonstrating qualifications and experience; responses must include completed Exhibits A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), C (Pricing Sheet), and D (Bidder Reference & Contractor Qualifications Form).

The IFB does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though all respondents must certify compliance with extensive HHS affirmations and Uniform Terms and Conditions, including debarment and suspension verification, E-Verify participation, cybersecurity training compliance, and various state and federal statutory requirements effective as of December 2025. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number (TIN) for payment processing and provide two 24-hour emergency contacts with full contact information. Acceptable bid responses may range from $0.01 to $99,999.99, with pricing submitted in US Dollars on an all-inclusive basis for the described services; however, the solicitation does not specify a guaranteed contract value, volume, or duration, and reserves the right for HHSC to modify or cancel the procurement at any time. The contract term is to be established following award, with the anticipated start date upon award and subject to appropriations and availability of funds. Bidders must bear all costs associated with bid preparation and site visit participation, and resulting contracts are subject to the Texas Prompt Payment Act with no quantity guarantees provided.