Mold Remediation Bldg. 802, Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is requesting bids for comprehensive mold remediation services at Building 802 of Rusk State Hospital under IFB HHS0017319, with bids due June 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Attendance at a mandatory on-site visit is required for bid eligibility — visits are offered May 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM or May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the hospital site in Rusk, Texas.

The scope encompasses full hazardous-material remediation (Category 3/microbial) across seven identified rooms, including containment systems, demolition and removal of contaminated carpet, flooring, drywall, baseboards and trim, surface cleaning and decontamination, thermal fogging for odor control, antimicrobial treatments and coatings, contents manipulation, and debris removal. All labor, materials, equipment, and tools are included in the contractor's responsibility.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant mold remediation experience; assigned personnel must hold at least three years of relevant experience and maintain required licenses and accreditations from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and EPA compliance with OSHA guidelines. A minimum of three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last five years are required. Comprehensive insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million per accident), professional liability ($1 million), and umbrella liability ($1 million).

Pricing must be submitted on Exhibit C as firm, fixed prices covering all service requirements and expenses. Prices are subject to adjustment tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Region VI) or federal minimum wage increases when applicable. The contract is anticipated to begin upon award and expire August 31, 2026, with an option for one-year extensions at the agency's sole discretion. The response binding period is 240 days. Questions are due June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with responses posted by June 4, 2026. Bidders must submit Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form), background checks for all personnel, and documentation of financial capability and solvency with their bids. Submissions may be made through the HHS Online Bid Room or in person at the PCS office in Austin. Award is contingent upon approval by the HHSC Executive Commissioner.