Store Front Door Installation Brenham State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for store front door installation services at the Brenham State Supported Living Center (BSSLC), specifically targeting Building 503's kitchen entry areas. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for installing four 34"x82" glass doors with aluminum frames, with bidders required to have at least three years of relevant experience and provide verifiable references. An optional on-site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with questions due by June 11, 2025, and bid responses due by June 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The procurement will evaluate bidders based on their ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to select the offer providing the best value to the State of Texas. Contractors must comply with comprehensive background check requirements, maintain appropriate conduct standards, and follow specific operational guidelines while performing services at the facility. The initial contract term will run from award through August 31, 2025, with potential one-year extension options to ensure service continuity.

Potential bidders must complete a two-step registration process for the HHS Online Bid Room, which can take up to five business days to complete. Contractors are required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete a comprehensive Solicitation Affirmations form that includes requirements related to non-discrimination policies, cybersecurity, and restrictions on doing business with certain entities. The pricing structure requires firm, fixed prices for the contract's duration, with unit prices to include all labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses. Bidders must submit multiple mandatory attachments, including the HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Pricing Sheet, and Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate financial capability and solvency to perform the required services. The procurement is conducted in US Dollars, with no alternative currency bids permitted.