For the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas needing Services Replacing a Cooler Door, installing a three (3) -Ton Multi-Zone Mini-Split System, and Replacing Kitchen Serving Line Registers.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) procures facility services at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas. The procurement encompasses three distinct facility improvement tasks: replacing a cooler door on cooler #1, installing a new three-ton multi-zone mini-split air conditioning system in the kitchen hallway, and replacing kitchen serving line registers with new aluminum units of specified dimensions (36"x36", 21"x12", and 119"x18"). All work must be completed at Building 503 (Kitchen) located at 2303 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78223, with services performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last three years. Mandatory on-site visits are required on either May 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM or May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with failure to attend in person resulting in automatic disqualification. Bidders must submit written questions and clarifications by May 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with responses posted as an addendum on June 1, 2026. Final bids are due by June 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM, and pricing must be submitted on the fixed Exhibit C Pricing Sheet as all-inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, and supplies. The contract will commence on the date of award and expire August 31, 2026, with no renewal options but potential extension up to one year at HHSC's discretion.

Bidders must comply with extensive certification and affirmation requirements outlined in Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit B (Uniform Terms and Conditions), including verification of non-debarment status, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity training compliance, and certifications regarding conflicts of interest and ethical conduct. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000. Contractors are responsible for all personnel training, background checks, permits, and licenses, and all work must comply with applicable codes including the International Building Code (IBC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), NFPA 70, and OSHA standards. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must submit a completed Texas Identification Number (TIN) application form if they are new HHSC payees, and all responses must include Exhibits A, C, D (Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form), and documentation of financial capability and personal protective equipment compliance. The solicitation does not identify a specific budget range or contract award value, as pricing is established through competitive bidding on the provided Exhibit C pricing sheet.