Epoxy Flooring Installation at Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in coordination with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on January 23, 2026, for epoxy flooring installation services at Rusk State Hospital. The procurement seeks a contractor to install epoxy flooring in Building 802, specifically in 13 food service areas totaling 3,021 square feet, with services including floor preparation, epoxy primer coat installation with decorative flake, mid-coat application, top-coat sealer and polyaspartic sealer installation, and installation of 1"x4" smart boards with epoxy moisture vapor barrier. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) covering all labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses, and must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience with three verifiable references for similar projects completed within the last five years, with assigned personnel requiring at least three years of relevant experience. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and must perform work Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time with a four-hour response time requirement. The response deadline is February 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with optional on-site visits scheduled for January 26 and 27, 2026, and questions and clarifications due by January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted as an addendum by February 3, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is upon award with an initial contract term expiring August 31, 2026, and no renewals, though HHSC reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional year for service continuity or transition purposes.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. All contractor personnel require background checks conducted at the contractor's expense prior to commencing work on state property, and contractors must comply with E-Verify verification for employee eligibility and all facility rules and security protocols. The solicitation includes standard HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) requiring compliance with numerous statutory and regulatory certifications, including suspension and debarment status, tax compliance, child support obligation verification, human trafficking prohibitions, and various Texas-specific procurement preferences for products from service-disabled veterans, Texas residents, and economically depressed areas. Bidders must also complete Form 4109, the Application for Texas Identification Number, and submit required documentation through the online bid room platform by the established deadline. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified in the materials provided.