Restroom Renovation Region 03 Regional Administration Services (RAS)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) HHS0017283 for restroom renovation services at the Child Protective Services office in Fort Worth, Texas (Region 03 Regional Administration Services). The scope of work encompasses comprehensive restroom renovation in two single-use facilities, including demolition and preparation of flooring, installation of 12"x12" ceramic tiles matching existing facility tile, removal and replacement of toilets with ADA-approved units (17-19 inches height), removal and replacement of hand dryers and light fixtures, installation of new mirrors (20"x30"), soap dispensers and tissue paper dispensers, and preparation and painting of restroom ceilings with light grey semi-gloss paint. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet for all services, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, with a materials and parts markup not to exceed 20 percent. Minimum qualifications require five years of relevant experience for the bidder and assigned personnel, submission of three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last five years, and compliance with background check requirements for all personnel. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation ($1,000,000 limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000). Services must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, with a four-hour response time for service calls. An optional on-site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Fort Worth, with a questions or clarifications deadline of May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM; responses will be posted as an addendum by May 26, 2026. The bid submission deadline is May 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The contract will commence upon award and expire August 31, 2026, with an option for extension up to one additional year at HHSC's sole discretion. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are entitled to use any resulting contract.

The solicitation encourages but does not require a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan; however, no set-asides or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond are specified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration are identified. The solicitation does not list a specific award value or budget range; instead, HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value to the State, considering bidder qualifications, ability to meet performance requirements, and price. Bidders must submit Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and optionally Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form) and documentation of financial capability and solvency. All submissions must comply with Texas Government Code provisions regarding debarment and suspension status, E-Verify program participation, cybersecurity training requirements, conflict of interest prohibitions, and prohibitions on human trafficking involvement and various forms of discrimination or boycotts. Bids may be submitted either electronically through the HHS Online Bid Room (which requires advance registration through the IAMOnline portal) or through alternative submission methods to the PCS office located at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas, with office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; bidders should contact PCS customer service at 512-406-2500 for submission inquiries.