The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Armed Security Guard Services for Region 06, which encompasses Harris County and 12 surrounding counties. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide commissioned armed security officers at HHSC facilities during office hours, evenings, weekends, and official state holidays. Security guards must possess Level III licensing to carry firearms and have a minimum of three years' relevant...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Armed Security Guard Service for Region 3, covering multiple jurisdictions including Tarrant County and Fort Worth City. The solicitation seeks licensed and qualified security guard companies to provide on-site uniformed unarmed, uniformed armed, and armed plain-clothed security guards and dedicated patrol services at HHSC facilities throughout Region 3. Security personnel must possess appropriate...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Armed Security Guard services in Region 6, which encompasses Houston and surrounding counties including Brazoria, Austin, Colorado, Ft Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, and Wharton. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide armed security officers for 27 locations across the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Department of State Health Services...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Licensed Off Duty Peace Officer Services in Region 6, which encompasses twelve counties including Brazoria County. The procurement seeks armed security services for HHSC offices, specifically requiring commissioned Texas peace officers to provide continuous security coverage during office hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, with potential for extended hours. Bidders must demonstrate...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through its Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0016534) for general maintenance and repair services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center located in Cameron County. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive as-needed maintenance services, including installation and repair of flooring, concrete, fencing, doors, electrical systems, plumbing,...
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 455-26-1003 for Security Officer Services targeting the William B. Travis Building in Austin. The procurement seeks one uniformed security officer to provide an overt security presence from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, with potential for occasional after-hours security needs. Specifically, the RRC requires Off-Duty Texas Department of Public Safety Officers and/or Texas Rangers with precise...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a Request for Offers (RFO) for a comprehensive video surveillance system to be implemented across Texas State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers. The procurement seeks a managed services vendor to design, build, maintain, and support a sophisticated video surveillance infrastructure primarily aimed at detecting and preventing exploitation or abuse of residents and clients. Respondents must demonstrate at least 10 years of...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016273 for as-needed fencing maintenance, repair, and installation services at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC). The procurement seeks competitive bids for furnishing nine-gauge chain link fencing, galvanized poles, rails, gates, and related materials and installation services. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience and provide verifiable references...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0016275 for as-needed locksmith services at the Austin State Supported Living Center, covering Travis County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive locksmith services including key duplication, lock rekeying, lock installation, and repairs for various facility locks such as combination keypads, file cabinets, door locks, and...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive fire protection services at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (SSLC) located in Angelina County. The solicitation, numbered HHS0016138v2, seeks a contractor to provide annual inspection and maintenance of 261 portable fire extinguishers, including bi-annual inspection of fire suppression systems, repairs, recharging, and refilling of various extinguisher types (including ABC 5...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for security guard services at the Rio Grande State Center located in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas. The procurement seeks 24/7 unarmed uniformed security guard services to protect patients, personnel, and premises, with comprehensive requirements for on-site coverage including holidays. Security personnel must be commissioned and non-commissioned security officers in Texas, aged at least 21 years, possessing a high school diploma or GED, and being bilingual in English and Spanish with a minimum of six months field experience. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment including a Morse Watchman management system, two battery-operated golf/utility vehicles for patrol, spotlights, flashlights, cellular phones, and ensure CPR/AED training and certification for guards. Key submission deadlines include questions due by August 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with final bid responses due August 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2025, with an initial term ending August 31, 2026, and potential for up to four one-year renewal options extending through August 31, 2030.
The solicitation requires contractors to be U.S. citizens or legal residents who can pass comprehensive background checks. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must comply with extensive legal and regulatory requirements, including certifications related to suspension and debarment status, human trafficking prohibitions, and various Texas-specific preferences. Insurance requirements are substantial, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella coverage ($1M). The historical spend for similar services was $653,134.08 from September 2021 through August 2025, which provides insight into potential contract value. Contractors must maintain continuous campus patrol with hourly rounds documented through daily activity reports and the Morse Watchman system, with a requirement to respond to emergency requests within two hours. The contract mandates firm, fixed pricing for its duration, with HHSC potentially permitting Consumer Price Index-based adjustments at its sole discretion for renewal periods.