Painting Services at the Rio Grande State Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for painting services at the Rio Grande State Center located in Harlingen, Texas, specifically targeting the exterior painting of Building 503 (Administration Building). The project requires comprehensive services including pressure washing, surface preparation, and painting using specific color schemes such as Protege Bronze SW 6153, Pantone 287 C, and HGSW2187 Believable Buff. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide three verifiable references for similar services performed within the last three years. The procurement timeline includes mandatory on-site visits scheduled for February 20 and 21, 2025, with questions due by February 24, 2025, and official responses posted by February 26, 2025. Bid responses must be submitted by March 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with the contract beginning upon award and expiring on August 31, 2025. Pricing must remain firm and fixed throughout the contract term, with potential adjustments only permitted based on specific indices like the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage changes.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. The Rio Grande State Center will provide the paint and color choices, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the contract is structured to ensure competitive pricing and quality service delivery. The procurement process emphasizes technical competence, with a focus on vendors demonstrating substantial prior experience in similar painting projects and the ability to meet stringent performance and insurance requirements.