Gated Security Fencing needed at 4616 W. Howard Lane, Bldg. 1, Ste. 120, Austin TX 78728 and 9011 Tuscany Way, Ste. 400, Austin TX 78754.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) HHS0017125 for the installation of gated security fencing at two Austin-area locations: 4616 W. Howard Lane, Building 1, Suite 120, and 9011 Tuscany Way, Suite 400. The procurement requires installation of perimeter fencing measuring 28 feet by 40 feet with an 8-foot height, featuring high-strength steel vertical rails, a 2-foot 40-degree anti-climb angle at the top, and a 4-inch gap between pickets, along with a 15-foot automatic rolling gate equipped with a 400-pound motor capacity, electronic keypad access, dedicated lighting, and a keyed lock for power outages. Bidders must provide pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis for all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, with a completion timeline between March 30 and April 10, 2026. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of relevant experience in fencing installation, submission of three verifiable references from similar projects within the last five years, demonstration of financial capability and operational capacity, and current franchise tax compliance. Mandatory on-site visits were scheduled for March 9-10, 2026 at the Tuscany Way location and March 11-12, 2026 at the Howard Lane location; the questions and clarifications deadline was March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM with responses posted by March 16, 2026, and bids were due on March 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The initial contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one additional year at the agency's discretion, and price adjustments during the contract term may be permitted based on Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage adjustments subject to HHSC approval.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types, though all respondents must affirm compliance with extensive state and federal requirements, including suspension and debarment status, human trafficking prohibitions, E-Verify participation, Israel boycott restrictions, firearm industry non-discrimination, and cybersecurity training requirements. All contractor personnel must pass comprehensive Texas Department of Public Safety background checks prior to work commencement, and the contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability insurance, professional liability insurance of $1 million, and umbrella liability insurance of $1 million. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available materials. The binding offer period extends 240 days from the solicitation response due date, and the contract is subject to appropriations and availability of funds with no volume guarantee provided to the contractor. Submissions must be directed to HHS Purchasing through either the HHS Online Bid Room or in-person delivery to the Procurement and Contracting Services office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas, with inquiries directed to David Martinez at 512-406-2597 or david.martinez01@hhs.texas.gov.