HHS0017031 Gothic Pro Greenhouse SGSSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB #HHS0017031) on behalf of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center to procure a single greenhouse storage structure with specific polycarbonate construction requirements. The greenhouse must measure 30 feet wide by 12 feet 6 3/8 inches high by 36 feet long, featuring triple-galvanized structural steel tubing framing, 8mm polycarbonate cover and end materials, heavy-duty double doors (48 inches wide by 92 inches high) with stainless steel hinges and latches, and compatible heavy-duty ground posts for units ranging from 20 to 34 feet wide. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) covering all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses, with all quotes required to be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in the total price, or bidders must separately itemize exact delivery costs and terms. The evaluation will be based on the bidder's ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements, with price being a significant but not determining factor; HHSC reserves the right to award to the bidder providing best value rather than the lowest price. The questions and clarifications deadline was February 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time, with responses posted as an addendum on February 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM, and the bid response deadline is March 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with an anticipated contract start date of March 11, 2026 and initial contract term extending through August 31, 2026. All responses must include completed and signed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) and may be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand delivery or overnight mail to the HHSC PCS office in Austin. Bidders proposing alternative brands or part numbers to those specified must submit supporting literature for evaluation, with failure to provide such documentation potentially resulting in non-consideration for contract award.

This procurement encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2161, though no specific set-aside percentages or designations are mandated for this solicitation. Respondents must comply with extensive certification and affirmation requirements established by HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including compliance with cybersecurity training, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, debarment and suspension status verification, human trafficking prohibition, franchise tax status confirmation, and prohibitions on conflicts of interest, foreign terrorist organization engagement, Israel boycotts, and artificial intelligence use without prior written consent. All contractors must maintain compliance with civil rights laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and state-specific restrictions on abortion funding and gender transition procedures. The contract includes a one-year extension option available at HHSC's sole discretion for service continuity or transition purposes, and both HHSC and DSHS are entitled to use any resulting contract. Award is contingent upon approval by the HHSC Executive Commissioner or designee, and all potential awardees must submit a completed Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) prior to contract execution. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing for the greenhouse unit, ground posts, and shipping costs will be competitively determined based on bidder submissions, with an estimated delivery time of 14 days after receipt of order unless otherwise stated by the vendor.