Parking Lot Repairs & Roadway Lights Installation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. HHS0016113 for parking lot repairs and roadway lights installation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) located in San Antonio, Bexar County. The project scope includes installing four 25-foot light poles, specifically two in the Out Patient Clinic parking lot and two along the back roadway, with associated electrical wiring, conduit, and grounding systems. Bidders must possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience, have personnel with at least two years of experience, and hold a Journeyman Electrician license. Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2025, and bid responses are due by June 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The contract will be evaluated based on the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, with HHSC seeking the best value for the state. The initial contract term will expire on August 31, 2025, with no renewal options, and pricing will be a key factor in vendor selection.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse vendors. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. The contract includes strict compliance requirements such as personnel background checks and adherence to vendor standards of conduct. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears focused on infrastructure improvement at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and a commitment to meeting the state's regulatory and operational standards. The procurement suggests an emphasis on local economic participation and maintaining high-quality infrastructure through strategic vendor selection.