Insulation Removal and Spray Foam Application Austin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids for insulation removal and closed-cell spray foam insulation installation services at the Austin State Supported Living Center, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time and mandatory on-site visits on June 3 and June 4, 2026.

Bidders must attend at least one mandatory site visit to qualify. The scope covers removal of existing loose-fill, batt, and roll insulation from approximately 3,800 square feet using commercial vacuum and manual extraction; surface cleaning and decontamination; installation of closed-cell spray foam to three inches thickness; finishing work including drywall white latex paint and thermal barriers; and disposal of waste at licensed facilities. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references for similar contracts within the past five years.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability of $1 million. Contractors must furnish all labor, tools, transportation, and equipment; obtain comprehensive background checks on personnel; and provide 24-hour emergency contact information. Services must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, with four-hour response time for standard requests and one-hour response for emergency issues.

The initial contract term runs from award through August 31, 2026, with an option for extension of up to one year at HHSC's sole discretion. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services may use any resulting contract. Pricing must be firm and fixed, submitted on Exhibit C, and include all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Questions are due June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with responses posted as an addendum by June 9, 2026. A Texas Identification Number is required for payment. All bids are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.