Armed Security Guard Services, Lubbock TX

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids for armed security guard services at 1716 Parkway Dr in Lubbock, Texas, under solicitation number HHS0017355. The solicitation was posted on the ESBD on June 26, 2026, with a deadline for questions and clarifications set for July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, and responses to those questions will be issued as an addendum on July 13, 2026. Bids must be submitted no later than July 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026. The procurement is administered by the Procurement and Contracting Services division of HHSC and is open to qualified vendors through the state’s electronic bidding system. The point of contact for inquiries is Katrinia Ender, reachable via email at katrinia.ender@hhs.texas.gov or by phone at 512-406-2428. The services are to be performed at the specified location in Lubbock, Texas, and the contract will support security operations for state-funded facilities under the Texas Health and Human Services system. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is indicated, the solicitation is classified under the SLED (State, Local, and Education) organization type, reflecting its public sector nature. Interested parties must submit responses through the official ESBD portal, with all timing and procedural requirements strictly adhered to as outlined in the solicitation documents.