As-Needed Locksmith Services at Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID), San Antonio, Texas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of the Department of State Health Services, is seeking qualified contractors to provide as-needed locksmith services at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas. The solicitation, identified as HHS0017011, requires vendors to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of locking mechanisms supporting a 7-pin, A2 type key system, with all repairs to be completed within two days of receiving a written service request. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, hold a valid Security Contractor License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and comply with all state and federal regulations including OSHA standards and Texas Department of Health requirements. The contract, scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2027, includes options for up to three one-year renewals and a possible one-year extension. Awards will be made based on best value to the State of Texas, considering technical capability, performance history, and pricing, with price being a significant but not sole determining factor. The contracting agency reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will not be bound to select the lowest bidder. Contractors must submit bids via email or the HHS Online Bid Room, with submissions including all required forms such as the TEC Form 1295, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, Federal Employer Identification Number, Texas Identification Number, and Texas Franchise Tax Number. All responses must be in Microsoft Office formats or readable PDFs, with signed documents uploaded as PDFs and physical submissions limited to a single USB drive. Upon award, contractors must maintain current insurance coverage including workers’ compensation with a waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC, employer’s liability limits of $1 million per accident and per employee, and ensure that all subcontractors meet the same compliance standards. Invoices must be submitted monthly with detailed descriptions of services rendered, referencing the contract number and pricing sheet, and contractors are responsible for correcting any noncompliance at their own expense. All work is subject to agency inspection, and failure to comply with certifications regarding E-Verify, anti-discrimination laws, human trafficking prohibitions, or excluded parties listings may result in immediate termination. The contract incorporates comprehensive provisions on intellectual property, record retention, audit rights, confidentiality, termination for cause or convenience, and survivability of key obligations, with all representations extending to officers, employees, and subcontractors. Any false representation constitutes grounds