For repair and remodel of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) facility located at 303 East 11th Street, Mt. Pleasant.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for repair and remodel services at the HHSC facility located at 303 East 11th Street, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, with solicitation number HHS0017182. The scope of work includes retexturing and repainting walls in breakroom 134 and adjacent areas (rooms 132, 133, and 135); repainting interior and exterior door frames; removing and replacing a backsplash behind the sink with White Carrara tile; and removing and remounting fixtures including fire extinguishers, room number plates, name plates, security sensors, and smoke detectors. All work must be completed by August 31, 2026. Two mandatory on-site visits were scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to assess the project. The deadline for questions and clarifications is April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with responses posted as an addendum on April 24, 2026. Bids must be received by May 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bidders must submit firm, fixed prices using Exhibit C, with all-inclusive unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Qualified contractors must be independent contractors with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and assigned personnel must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and be at least 18 years old. A one-year warranty covering 100 percent of materials and labor is required, commencing upon HHSC acceptance.

The solicitation does not contain specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises; however, bidders may claim preferences under Texas Government Code Section 2155.444(c) for goods produced by Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran ownership, or products made from recycled materials through the HHS Solicitation Affirmations form. Contractors 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. Background checks conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety are required for all personnel prior to work commencement. Bidders must provide a minimum of three verifiable references for contracts of similar size and scope completed within the last five years, demonstrating operational experience and qualifications. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with no renewal options, and both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are entitled to use any resulting contract. No specific budget or award value is provided in the solicitation documents, and there is no guaranteed volume or compensation, with the contract subject to appropriations and funding availability.